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 first thing cities should do is sell their politicians (preferably to an out of state buyer like New Jersey). That should bring in some spare change. Also when the water dept is sold and are in the hands of the private sector water and sewer bills will probably skyrocket. Maybe the school unions are buying the assets thru some shell companies? Anything is possible today.