Wall Street Titans Who Crashed Global Economy in 2008 Go Big for TPP

[IDemo]

Even as millions and millions of Americans—represented by thousands of labor, environmental, family farm, consumer, faith, Internet freedom and other advocacy organizations—continue to stand firmly in opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, those backing the TPP, including President Obama and a large majority of the Republican caucus, still have two dedicated demographic groups pledging their allegiance to the cause and arguing the so-called "free trade agreement (FTA)" would be good for average workers and the economy overall: billionaires and Wall Street titans.

As Zach Carter of the Huffington Post reports:

Last week, dozens of New York City's power elite signed a letter to the state's congressional delegation, urging lawmakers to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership now in negotiations. Democrats in Congress largely oppose the TPP, and Republican leaders have said they don't have the votes needed to pass it without Democratic support.

But while Obama has struggled to win over members of his own party -- he has been publicly feuding with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) -- wealthy CEOs probably aren't the ideal pitchmen to skeptical Democrats. Even if their letter hails the TPP as "a catalyst for creating new jobs in the United States" that will benefit "American workers in a broad range of industries."

http://www.commondreams.org/news/2015/05/06/wall-street-titans-who-crashed-global-economy-2008-go-big-tpp

[msongs]

1. now that times are good they can give back all the $$ they stole from us nt

[IDemo]

3. Holding your breath for too long may be hazardous to your health n/t

[kentuck]

2. I wonder why??

[Elwood P Dowd]

4. Crooks, criminals, traitors, liars, and repukes are the biggest supporters of TPP.

Sadly, a small group Dems have hitched a ride with them.

[Enthusiast]

14. These guys cannot be trusted. At all.

What don't they understand about, "We don't want any more trade deals. We don't trust you."

[pampango]

15. To play the "Who's for it and who's against it" game:

Sadly, a small group Dems have hitched a ride with them.

http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/11/07/why-cant-we-all-get-along-challenges-ahead-for-bipartisan-cooperation/

Poll done in April of Democrats only:

Initial TPA Ballot
Q5. From what you have heard, do you… granting President Obama trade promotion authority?

Strongly support 25%
Somewhat support 39%
Somewhat oppose 13%
Strongly oppose 8%
Don't know 14%

SUPPORT 64%
OPPOSE 21%

Initial TPP Ballot
Q7. From what you have heard, do you… President Obama's proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement?

Strongly support 20%
Somewhat support 31%
Somewhat oppose 10%
Strongly oppose 8%
Don't know 30%

SUPPORT 52%
OPPOSE 18%

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/54e2b1d1e4b043f1c9a2a9ed/t/55424db8e4b04641a244468d/1430408665168/trade-poll.pdf

And in the "Who's against it column there are plenty of "Crooks, criminals, traitors, liars, and repukes" as well.

Join Donald Trump and tell Congress to stop Obama’s bad trade deal!
Sen. Jeff Sessions blasts Obamatrade (that's the right's pet term for TPP; makes it sound like Obamacare in order to fire up the conservative base)
Mark Levin Opposes Fast Track – and Congress should, too!
Dick Morris: Obamatrade = Unrestricted Immigration
Lou Dobbs & Ed Rollins blast Obamatrade
Americans for Limited Government: No Fast Track for Obamatrade
Eagle Forum: No Fast Track for Obamatrade
TheTeaParty.net: No Fast Track for Obamatrade
Center for Security Policy: No Fast Track for Obamatrade
Obamatrade: A gift for Sharia regimesAlan Keyes blasts Obamatrade and those who love it
Conservatives hate Obamatrade even more than Democrats do

http://obamatrade.com/

[djean111]

5. I just unsubscribed from emails from Wasserman Schultz - reason given was no support for TPP

supporters, no support for New Democrat Coalition DINOs, support will go straight to Bernie Sanders.
Email was from [e-mail].
Should have told her (them, whoever) to just keep getting money from people THEY support, like Jamie Dimon.

[Enthusiast]

6. Funny, I unsubscribed because of her support of the TPP.

Wonder how many of us have unsubscribed because of the trade issue. DWS also voted against medical marijuana in Florida. Geez. She seems to be on the other team.

[djean111]

7. If you keep reading my post, I said no support for TPP supporters.

Glad you unsubscribed, too!

[CharlotteVale]

11. I did too, as well as unsubscribing from my own "Democratic"

rep's emails since he's one of the TPP's main cheerleaders.

[Enthusiast]

13. Surely they are getting the message by now.

I guess we just don't have the clout of corporate donors.

[SoapBox]

8. Arghhhhhh...that picture.

Criminals.

[C Moon]

9. Each person in that picture, can comfortably retire right now and live happily ever after.

Instead, they want more.
Why?

[IDemo]

10. An old toon of mine:

[raouldukelives]

12. Every dollar in Wall St is a vote for more of the same.

The more that stand with them, the easier the win for them.