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.
A freeze on patronage jobs?
There has to be a loophole.
Crumbling CPS schools better crowdfund for truckloads of duct tape to hold buildngs together. It’s for the kids.
So basically layoffs and mandatory unpaid furloughs are not options?
Wow. Talk about locking the barn door after the cow has escaped. At the edge of bankruptcy, are Democrats finally realizing that maybe cutting costs is a viable tactic?
Gee, it must be tough to be mayor when you are basically junk rated and borrowing is no longer an option. Ok, a hiring freeze is a good first step. Next you need a wage freeze. Yes, some employees will seek employment elsewhere, but that’s ok because the population they support is also declining, so the city shouldn’t need so many employees. Do not replace those employees that leave. Additionally, don’t worry about union strikes. Don’t budge. Do I believe the mayor can be tough with the unions? I do not, but she may be backed into a corner if… Read more »