That's just not true what you originally wrote about this site and the people here. Just because they don't agree with you on this trade deal does not mean that people on this site no longer advocates lower taxes. It's ridiculous to frame it that way.
One thing you fail to see is whatever the trade deal, now that the American people are included,could end up becoming just as good with lower taxes or maybe even a better deal lowering taxes.
We just don't know yet but you demonstrate over and over again a sour attitude toward people here just because they don't approve of this one particular trade deal. ONE PARTICULAR TRADE DEAL DOES NOT MAKE for an advocate of lower taxes or not.
For one, I am glad the American people will be involved in these trade deals and not just the DC corruptocrats and their cronies.
CGato
Your argument is incoherent. Corruption thrives when there are high taxes and high regulation. TPP lowers taxes and lowers regulation. When government has less power (as it would under TPP), there is less corruption.
The American people have suffered because of protectionism. Smoot-Hawley triggered the Great Depression. The people may want protectionism, but they will suffer the consequences of it, too.
I will concede that people on FR oppose lower taxes and that is not consistent with my position. This is true and is the consistent theme of my posts. Despite the majority opinion on FR, I will continue to favor lower taxes and lower regulation.