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In reply to the discussion: What I find distasteful [View all]musette_sf
(10,203 posts)58. K&R xoxo
A Facebook post that clearly articulates my thoughts on this, from writer and publicist Leslie Hermelin:
You guys do remember why we all know the name Cantor Fitzgerald right? (They're the "corrupt" Wall Street folks who paid Obama to speak to this week). I do. I remember. As an American living in NYC when the towers came down I made a promise to Never Forget. I remember Cantor Fitzgerald was the firm that took the most losses of all Trade Center tenants 9/11 - the plane literally crashed into their floor.
I remember the heartbreaking interviews with their CEO that followed in the aftermath. He was late that day and one of the only ones who survived. He was late AND HE LIVED bc he was taking his son to his first day of kindergarten. Did you know he gave the victims families 25% of all profits for 5 years and covered their health insurance for 10? Did you know he still has nightmares. Yeah what a corporate asshole.
Seriously if you're mad Obama spoke to this team then fuck you forever. You're the asshole.
I don't just remember the name Cantor Fitzgerald bc they're in the news this week due to a bunch of faux progressives who can't think more complex thoughts than "WALL STREET BAD MUST KILL WALL STREET".
I remember their name because in the aftermath of these events as a nascent NYC resident (I moved here Aug 2000) this man speaking about his pain and the loss suffered in news interviews following is seared into my soul. I love that he paid Obama to bring his wisdom to the people who work for him. I love that he lived.
If you think this guy and Obama are the enemy and you define yourself as a liberal progressive you're a liar and a sham.
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http://www.businessinsider.com/cantor-fitzgerald-9-11-story-howard-lutnick-2011-9
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Considering the news of the past 24 hours I think Bernie should not judge others. n/t.
hrmjustin
Apr 2017
#2
Don't understand your point. Am I supposed to be looking for something in particular? nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2017
#81
I see. I have no problem with former Presidents making money for speeches, anyway. nt
Honeycombe8
Apr 2017
#139
I remember when the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald was a guest on Larry King's CNN show
calimary
Apr 2017
#34
Interesting. I never thought of it that way before. Now I *do* think of it that way...
NurseJackie
Apr 2017
#76
I don't agree with this tack, either. Quit beating on the past and move on.
AgadorSparticus
Apr 2017
#52
I will say that I wish Sanders hadn't gone as far as to say distasteful. Beyond that, I'm glad Obama
JCanete
Apr 2017
#67
Sanders has the same... er... talent that Trump has to always place himself in the middle
Squinch
Apr 2017
#77