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.
I remember how bummed I was after she lost to Blago in 2006. She lost by 11 points too, 50% to 39%. I remember after she lost the election (but not in her concession speech) she made some off-hand comment along the lines that the state deserves the politicians they vote for. And She was absolutely right, as Blago was actively doing all that corrupt stuff and in short time was about to appoint himself as Senator from Illinois. I know this sounds partisan, but Illinois Democrats really, truly, absolutely are, as a group, the dumbest, most low information group… Read more »