If the pundits are correct in their assumptions, thats just the tip of
the iceberg. basically any country who becomes a signatory to TPP(and
its various other identities) can be sued for brinigng into force any
law wich causes the loss of proffit, or potential loss of profit, of
the principal players , actuallyI think it even affects non
participationg countries( god I hope to hell I am wrong on tnis one);
it also means that companies like Monsanto can sue small time farrmers
for daring to , for example apply rotation farming where crop seed is
concerned. and require that said farmers use patented products, and pay
a levvy for the privelidge of so doing. and shall not be permitted to
rely on local resources.ie natrually occuring seed
germination.dispersion. etc.
It also means that internet content providers can be compelled to take
down material that"infringes copyright" without redress to a competent,
independent court or tribunal.
i havent quite got round to reading the detail because there is LOTS of
meandering material therin.
given that TPP was largely negotiated in secret, I wouod be inclined to
take that ward"transparency" with a very healthy grain of salt.
one can be "transparent" and yet still be very opaque.
ATB
Shaun
On 05/11/201Oh 5 21:47, doug wrote:
A little snippet from the Preamble...Is this the notorious bit which allows the USA and global corporations to buy up the National Health Services etc of the signatories...one wonders...:-).
ATB
Dougie
SAFFIRM
that state
-
owned enterprises can play a legitimate role in the diverse economies
of the Parties
,
while recognising that the provision of unfair advantages to state
-
owned
enterprises undermines fair and open trade and investment
,
and resolve
to
establish rules
for state
-
owned enterprises that promote a level playing field with privately owned
business
es, transparency and sound business practices
;
