American Fortune Life
Chapter 1855 Feels A Little Floating, Here Are Some Hammers!
From the financial tsunami triggered by the subprime mortgage crisis to the collapse of Wall Street, it marked the advent of the American nightmare. And American humanism came to like personal worship and heroism, especially material frustration, in desperate need of spiritual encouragement, so it mattered that, at the end of '08, a black horse was born, his name was Okuanhai.
“Yes, Ican”, “Yes, wecan”.
These two words do not know how many Americans are touched by the bloodthirsty crowd of passionate, dizzy people just put the ballot papers in their hands. Young and inexperienced in managing, the Okinawa correctly grasped the psychological direction of the people and achieved greatness, well, just like the jokes in Washington, D.C., the victory of the Okinawa was the triumph of lip politics.
Well, whatever the process, as the first black president in the history of the United States, something has to be done to match that headline, for example, to defuse the economic crisis and save the world's people.
So he chose Wall Street. Wall Street was dying in the shadow of a subprime mortgage crisis and economic bubble, and the economy of the United States as a whole and the world as a whole was cloudy. Objectively, Wall Street has contributed tremendously to the development of the United States and the world economy, but this was never expected when ordinary people profited, except that in times of economic crisis all their grievances would spill over on it.
As a donkey party president, representing the interests of the vast middle and lower middle class people, Okuanhai truly did a ruthless job of pulling birds, raising trousers without acknowledgment, scolding Wall Street as a greedy “fat cat”, and voting for Wall Street to strengthen financial supervision. But it can't be blamed on the fact that the Okinawa faces are not recognized, and the Wall Street financial giants are a little bit dead.
The United States economy has yet to recover substantially on this side, the Government has been overwhelmed by high unemployment and deficits, and the population is still worried about housing and jobs, and Wall Street large financial institutions, which have received huge government aid, are ready to distribute high prizes of $36 billion in 2009. From this point of view, Okuanhai beat Wall Street so hard, it seemed to be in line with the public opinion, and it made people feel faster. While offending the Wall Street financial crocodiles, it has won popular support and reputation.
However, the Wall Street financial tycoons did not “buy” the President's accounts and immediately responded violently to the President's criticism, refuting it.
Wall Street publicly accuses President O'Guanhai of criticism being only a good political skill, but Wall Street dividends are contractually based and if no bonuses are paid, several companies will close. Dividends have instead become a “good drug” to save the financial industry...
I have to say, the courage and courage of the Wall Street financial tycoons are “admirable”.
No way. Anyone, including the President, who wants to fight Wall Street, be prepared for a “protracted war”.
“He's already missed the best time to force Wall Street to defeat him.” Andy frowned, dropped his knife and fork, picked up his napkin, and wiped his mouth off CHUN, laughing, of course, "Wall Street, at this time, is not the first few months of the subprime crisis that allowed Wall Street to thrive on the Problem Asset Relief Program, and now it's actually these big financial institutions that have the advantage of time.
He and Wall Street tore his face apart, and those Wall Street crocodiles eagerly wanted to teach him and the Donkey Party a lesson, and naturally they would give a lot of political investment to the Elephant Party, believing that, Dad, you should also be the beneficiary. ”
Andy smiled and looked at Auston, nodding slightly, putting the napkin on the table with his hands. He stood up and kissed Ivana first, ready to go upstairs and change and leave, and finally said something.
“Any proposal for Wall Street in the future in the Olympic Ocean could be a" chainsaw battle ”on Capitol Hill, which also means Wall Street is much more likely to laugh to the end. As for overseas taxes, he would also face an unprecedented wave of opposition. ”
Auston frowned slightly and looked behind Andy's back, wondering what he was thinking, while Li Wanqing sighed with a sigh of emotion: "Sitting in the white house is like sitting at the mouth of a volcano. ”
After that, Li Wanqing looked at her husband, opened her mouth, and finally didn't say anything. She knew that her husband's ambition was also that of the white house. As a wife, she had to support him, not drag him back.
Andy, who was sitting in Maybach's car, looked through the window at the White House security and checked it out, and the White House, there was a president who said it was like living in an eight-star hotel, but there was also a president who complained that it was like a "luxury prison." But every Washington politician is full of ambition and ambition for that table and seat here.
A pencil and inky blue suit that more evenly describes Andy's shape is fascinating. Some people are born with a temperament. Going there is the focus of attention. Following the White House Chief of Staff on the corridor to the Oval Office, Andy is extraordinary. Every move has a very aristocratic feel, elegant and confident.
In the Oval Office, Andy smiled and embraced the warm embrace of the Augustus Sea. To be honest, Andy was also a little curious about the invitation to the Augustus Sea today. As a famous unprofitable and early example, he had no idea what help His Excellency the President could get from him.
To be honest, since Okinawa announced that it was going to fight tax evasion and evasion abroad by American companies and individuals, the president has pushed him and all the multinational corporations against each other. As for Wall Street's untimely wage increase, Andy Smith is even less helpful. After all, he also pays many bonuses to his own people. Of course, all the bonuses he pays are earned and the government's rescue plans are irrelevant. Well, at least I don't see any connection on the surface.
To be sure, the topic Augustine talks to him about is these two topics, and in addition to asking Andy for his views and opinions on these two matters, he hopes to get Andy's support.
“ Andy, our announcement will help us deal with some erroneous examples in our tax system. "
“Huh.” Andy shook his head and smiled, looking brightly and sharply at the Augustine Sea. "In your view, this may close many of the" business loopholes “in the tax system, but for all TNCs, it's definitely robbery. After all, the law allows TNCs to avoid taxes reasonably, no matter how much, and that's within the legal framework. I'm sorry, Mr. President, I can't support this change in tax regulations, and the entire Silicon Valley, and even the entire American TNC, won't. ”
Though Andy kept smiling, what he said made the look of Okuanhai a little embarrassing. He might not have thought that the young man in front of him had no regard for the face of his president and had not hesitated to directly reject his' request for goodwill '.
Andy watched his eyebrows wrinkle and fell into silent Augustine, knowing that the president was really on time to make a little bit of a run for it, yet the real contribution he had made during the time he came to power was to spend money, money on Wall Street, money on American auto companies, and so on, such as job creation, financial regulatory reform, tax reform, and health insurance commitments, all made difficult progress.
“Mr. President, I understand that this plan could allow the United States to regain revenue worth $210 billion over the next 10 years, and you hope that it will make it easier for American companies to create jobs domestically. But believe me, this change in tax regulations will not be passed in Congress, and it will only waste time and discredit the new Deal, Mr. President. ”
Andy doesn't want to get into a stalemate with Okinawa either, after all, he needs a lot of support in the future himself, but it's really hard for some of Okinawa's breakthrough interests to embrace the boundaries of their policies.
“As a friend, Mr. President, I don't know what to say. ”
“Of course, we are good friends and I am willing to listen to the advice of my friends, which would be very helpful to me.” O'Guanhai's eyes lit up slightly and changed the tangle on his face. He looked at Andy with anticipation and smiled.
“Well, maybe it's a little harsh, but trust me, I said it as a friend.” Andy nodded with a smile, but there was a cold smile in his heart, and if he was prepared, he was going to stimulate the floating Mr. President in front of him.
“Whether it's overseas taxes or slamming Wall Street, it does seem to be very responsive and fast. But then came the problem. Firstly, can the proposal for an overseas tax really be effective in preventing all multinational corporations in the United States from paying their taxes on time and promoting employment?
Second, now that the American population is plagued almost every day by more than 10 per cent unemployment, is criticism of Wall Street now enough to offset their frustration and depression over the U.S. economy?
Thirdly, does it also indicate that the Government intends to avoid taking precedence in dealing with domestic affairs, temporarily abandon the bitter bones of job creation and financial reform, and strive to promote the plundering of rich and poor, and to take the flag of a multinational corporation?
Fourthly, taking into account the actual situation in Congress? Like the party would compromise? If this offer is ultimately empty, how much credibility is left in your New Deal, and do you have the courage to seek re-election? ”