Much of the routine trade and investment between China and America is entirely appropriate and in America’s interest. But inserting the Chinese Communist Party into America’s pay-to-play system and its economic development strategy isn’t just crossing a line. It’s a leap into an abyss of stupidity.
Corruption 101 is taught to every politician elected in Illinois. Madigan stole millions of dollars for himself and his cronies. Burke stole millions for himself and his cronies. Daley 2 stole millions for himself and his family. Aldermen, state reps, state senators and a host of other elected and appointed individuals has filled their pockets with bribes and kickbacks for decades and on a rare occasion one will get caught. Madigan, by April 2024, will be too ill to stand trial. Burke will reveal some medical issue that would prevent him from the stress of a criminal trial. The city,… Read more »
Everyone knew it was going on. This is how things are done in Illinois, always has been this way.