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.
After the City killed the entire holiday season, this is just in time for two of the toughest months in any year for bars and restaurants. The busy season for most places starts with March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day, and gets cranked up for the Masters in the first week in April (which won’t be happening this year in that week). So we’ll see what the City allows over the next 60 days. Any bets on whether all three of those big party times are a bust?