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Obama signs legislation which will destroy middle class, jokes it's "fun", wants to "do it again"
Even made sure to give it that "bipartisan" illusion by finding a few other 30-pieces-of-silver Democrats willing to have their pictures taken for the ceremony (most Democrats are against TPP).
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/obama-signs-trade-worker-assistance-bills-law-32106947
Obama Signs Trade, Worker Assistance Bills Into Law
WASHINGTON — Jun 29, 2015, 3:17 PM ET
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press
In a rare bipartisan scene at the White House, President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law two hard-fought bills giving him greater authority to negotiate international trade deals and providing aid to workers whose jobs are displaced by such pacts. (Note: the "aid" to any displaced American workers is really just an ineffective scam).
(snip)
"I thought I'd start off the week with something we should do more often, a truly bipartisan bill signing," Obama said in a crowded East Room ceremony. Five Democratic and two Republican members of Congress watched over as Obama affixed his name to the two bills.
The trade bill gives Congress the right to approve or reject trade agreements, but not change or delay them. Obama defied the wishes of most members of his Democratic Party and frayed relations with organized labor to push the legislation.
(snip)
As Obama signed the legislation, he declared: "This is so much fun we should do it again."
Obama Signs Trade, Worker Assistance Bills Into Law
WASHINGTON — Jun 29, 2015, 3:17 PM ET
By JIM KUHNHENN Associated Press
In a rare bipartisan scene at the White House, President Barack Obama on Monday signed into law two hard-fought bills giving him greater authority to negotiate international trade deals and providing aid to workers whose jobs are displaced by such pacts. (Note: the "aid" to any displaced American workers is really just an ineffective scam).
(snip)
"I thought I'd start off the week with something we should do more often, a truly bipartisan bill signing," Obama said in a crowded East Room ceremony. Five Democratic and two Republican members of Congress watched over as Obama affixed his name to the two bills.
The trade bill gives Congress the right to approve or reject trade agreements, but not change or delay them. Obama defied the wishes of most members of his Democratic Party and frayed relations with organized labor to push the legislation.
(snip)
As Obama signed the legislation, he declared: "This is so much fun we should do it again."
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