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.
Perhaps taxpayers are being punished for not voting OR for reelecting Dems in state elections. This may not be the fault of local politicians (not something I have researched). We need to turn out more voters who are not public employees or those on the dole. Support public safety by sending sense to Springfield.
Wait…wasn’t this the Quincy story?
Just think what this article means when applied to Chicago’s Police and Fire Pension funds which are funded at less than half the percentages mentioned here. Massive tax increases are coming.
How about trying pension reform instead