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.
The state of Illinois can afford to pay a little extra to get to the hard to find necessities. After all, when the pandemic hit, we had a rainy day fund of almost $62,000.
When the ‘price-gouging’ is from companies owned by people connected to Chicago Democrats, why would their be an investigation?