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 see some genuine need here, but also dependency and “learned helplessness”. Gail Godwin: “…also wants to have her own place in case her children or grandchildren ever fall on hard times. In late October, a grandson was staying temporarily with Goodwin…” These adult children need to earn their own keep and stop sponging off of grandma, they’ll denude her of every cent if she lets them…
Also, rent is mentioned by all of these three – a better idea would be to pay that $500.00 directly to landlords/utility providers…
Far left academic researchers are closely monitoring the programs, and will deem them huge successes regardless of the outcome