Although many here would consider me a globalist, I am merely an international trader. I do not know what is in the TPP in adequate detail and therefore am in opposition.
The size in pages is not necessarily a bad thing. There are many nations and many interests involved so that the development of acceptable compromise is lengthy.
Given the differences among nations, there will never be truly free trade. The best approach might be to establish the rules one on one rather than a complex mishmash like the TPP
Business and trade makes the world go round
That's how most folks approach the subject, they won't let the fact that they haven't looked at the text of the TPP get in the way of having a very strong opinion against it. Everyone just knows it's bad.
The politicians’ currency is trading access and favors for cash, inside deals or future promises/payoffs.
While stipulating that some political dealings require a certain amount of privacy, the last things a pol generally wants is a finished product of clearly stated language & terms that is available to and easily understood by all.