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Stonehenge
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Cost to pass tpp legislation? $200M
#21863699 - 06/27/15 10:43 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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It only cost some $200m to pass tpp legislation which will benefit the donors to the tune of billions and perhaps trillions in the long run with the consumer being the loser. It will also take away more of our freedoms and hand control over to unelected bureaucrats in other countries. Mr hope and change turned out to be no change and no hope. Just business as usual with an occasional bone to the left.
http://www.opednews.com/articles/Almost-200-Million-Donate-by-Paola-Casale-Banking_Congress_Control_Corporations-150620-523.html
Many think our government is for sale. However, by taking a look at the facts below provided by the Open Secrets, it is easy to understand where they are coming from. Looking back at Friday the 12th, the House voted on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), the controversial bill that gives power to the executive branch to negotiate treaties. TPA limit's Congress' ability to better a trade deal by subjecting members of Congress to 90 days of reviewing the trade agreement, prohibiting any amendments on the implementing legislation, and giving them an up or down vote. TPA passed with a mere 219-211 vote with only 218 needed to pass. The real shocker comes from the amount of money each Representative received for a yes vote. In total, $197,869,145 was given to Representatives for a yes vote where as $23,065,231 was given in opposition.
John Boehner (R-OH) received $5.3 million for a "yea" vote and was the highest paid legislator. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) received $2.4 million for his "yea" vote. Paul Ryan (R-WI) received $2.4 million for a "yea" vote and came in at the third highest paid legislator. Pat Tiberi (R-OH) follows Paul Ryan, coming in the fourth spot having received $1.6 million for his "yea" vote. The fifth highest paid legislator is somewhat of a "hero" in comparison to others. Representative Steny Hoyer (D-MD) received $1.6 million for a yes vote and only $282,710 for a no vote. Despite of his high contribution from those in favor of TPA, he still voted a solid nay.
We also have other hero stories.
Joe Crowley (D-NY) received 1.3 million for a "yea" vote and only $72,550 for a "nay" vote and he still voted against TPA. Patrick Murphy (D-FL) received 1.1 million for a "yea" vote and only $213,360 for a "nay" vote and still voted against it. Richard Neal D(MA) received $1.1 million for a "yea" vote and a mere $47,625 for a "nay" vote and still voted against it. Democrats are not the only heroes in this voting session. GOP members spoke very loud and clear.
Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) received $541,746 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay" vote and he still voted "nay!" Andy Harris (R-MD) received $254,803 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay" vote and he still voted "nay". Thomas Massie (R-KY) received $250,328 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay" vote and he still voted "nay." Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) received $180,832 for a "yea" vote and no money at all for a "nay vote" and she still voted "nay." Where did this kind of money come from? Those in favor of TPA were Security Brokers and Investment Companies who donated a whopping $11.3 million dollars for a "yea" vote. Or big banking companies who donated $10.1 million dollars. In other words, Wall Street hashed out millions and millions of dollars to push for the passage of TPA.
Those numbers are absolutely staggering. Corporations are taking control of what policies are approved or blocked in the U.S. We cannot sit around while corporations decide what is "good" for America or not! This is a democracy, not a plutocracy! Contact your representatives and let them know that you do not want them to vote in favor of TPA!
-------------------- “A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until the voters discover that they can vote themselves largesse from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates promising the most benefits from the public treasury with the result that a democracy always collapses over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship.” (attributed to Alexis de Tocqueville political philosopher Circa 1835) Trade list http://www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/18047755
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Re: Cost to pass tpp legislation? $200M [Re: Stonehenge]
#21863757 - 06/27/15 10:56 AM (8 years, 7 months ago) |
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Well, that's what State Capitalism is all about--or Cronyism, or State Socialism, or whatever you want to call this particular type of government. It has been the death of both Socialist and Capitalist regimes. I find this topic very interesting with respect to Socialism, Capitalism, and how ideologies tie into the economic system. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_capitalism A first good explanation in that article.
One thing this vote does prove, though, is there ARE NOT 535 Whores, Liars, Con-Men, and Compulsive Spenders in government---there are only about 500.
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Re: Cost to pass tpp legislation? $200M [Re: starfire_xes]
#21871674 - 06/29/15 01:28 AM (8 years, 6 months ago) |
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Good article, and I agree with you on this.
-------------------- I am in a minority on the shroomery, as I frequently defend the opposing side when they have a point about something or when my side make believes something about them. I also attack my side if I think they're wrong. People here get very confused by that and think it means I prefer the other side.
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