“...“What is emerging is a deal that is not perfect, not beautiful, but is good for the global economy and good for development….”

Could it be about time to add sustainability to the listed criteria?

http://www.StudentsForTheEarth.org

Why is there all of the “push” to control the world marketplace(s)? Are the “powers that be” concerned about the betterment of the world’s condition? Why not be considering a world that exists purely under the ” natural forces” and/or “marketplace” conditions? All of these “Globalization” and “economic agreements” are against the “true” forces of nature (a.k.a. Mother Nature). As long as “She” is permitted to, “She” will ensure fairness and that the natural course of things will dominate. We must to our best to resist any/all legislation that dictates any/all deviation from the “dictums” that are nature and, providing that a “POLICE STATE” doesn’t rear its ugly head…all will be as it should be. Reject any/all proposals for attempting to control trade; access to technology; and providing Gov’t.(any Gov’t.) the ability to legislate “control” of the marketplace.  It only serves to provide “THEM” with the ability to manipulate society to suit their own goals and long-term strategies to control the population.  They don’t give a crap about the common man, a category that most of us fit into (quite to THEIR delight). Instead of focusing on the candidates, focus on your future and that of your children and grandchildren. Leave them a world that, at least will show them, we TRIED !!!
P.S. Cyrena,
I’m starting to doubt, at least somewhat, BO.  I just hope that, when he gets in, he’s real.