A Subversion of American Democracy? White House & Democratic Leadership Agree on Secret Trade Deal

So, what else is new?

Until we all stop yapping about it, and agree to DO something about it, the Washington asshats will continue on as if we don't exist.

Democracy Now! | A Subversion of American Democracy? White House & Democratic Leadership Agree on Secret Trade Deal:

It was an unexpected announcement from Washington -- and one many are still trying to figure out. Earlier this month, the White House and Democratic leaders announced they had reached a historic agreement on trade.

It's the first bipartisan economic agreement since Democrats took control of Congress this year. Democrats say they've won guarantees to protect labor rights and environmental standards in all future trade deals, starting with Peru, Panama, Columbia and South Korea. Labor rights would include union organizing, collective bargaining and bans on child labor and workplace discrimination. On the environment, countries trading with the U.S. would be forced to comply with existing laws and international accords.