Rebirth of America, this is my time

So...

I don't understand what Barbara means at all now, because after talking to her, I feel that Barbara came back this time with the idea of ​​​​drawing me into the Donkey Party.

And she acted so eagerly after the canal incident. Does that prove from the side that she, or the donkey gang behind her, might care about my opinion on the canal matter?

You may think my thoughts are a bit strange, and you may think I feel good about myself now, but what I want to say is that this is indeed what I think now, and more importantly, I also want to say now that I have a deep understanding of the canal. I have no opinion on this matter at all.”

At night, at home in Los Gatos, Ethan held a fork in his left hand and a knife in his right hand.

The fierce movement attracted a slap. Linda slapped her nephew on the wrist, and then took away the knife that might have scratched someone.

But even so, the crisp slapping sound did not affect everyone. Thomas, who was sitting opposite him, swallowed the steak in his mouth and then focused on his daughter.

You think so too? Thomas asked.

Uh-huh~ Evelin pronounced her voice in a nasal tone and said nothing.

After sending Barbara away, Ethan decisively called his sister, called her home from working in the company, and described to her the situation he had just encountered.

When the girl heard the whole story, she immediately expressed doubts about the private conversation that Barbara was looking for. In her opinion, this kind of conversation that excluded her seemed to have no meaning. At this moment, she was thinking the same thing as Ethan. The purpose of Barbara's trip was to win over Ethan. After all, as early as last year, Barbara had already taken the initiative to show her position to the two of them.

But this time of wooing...

What's the point?

I think Barbara's behavior today is very strange.

Evelin put down her knife and fork, wiped her mouth with a wet wipe, and said: “Her behavior today seems a little eager, eager to prove to Ethan that what she supports, or that the Donkey Party she belongs to does not Question, let Ethan not be biased about it...

As for the others?

It's not like the general election is approaching. Even if she wants to lobby for votes, isn't it too early?

Oh - is that what you think? His daughter's words made Thomas laugh.

He glanced at Linda, and Linda immediately stood up and went to the wine rack in the living room to help him get a bottle of wine. After opening it, he poured a glass of wine. The guy shaking the light red liquid immediately started shaking. He yawned and said: You two have your own clever ideas in making inventions, but you are too insensitive in other aspects. If you don't say anything else, just talk about your vote for Jimmy last year. In your opinion, Coming here may be a very small matter, but this matter must have been recorded by those who are thoughtful, for example, the Donkey and Elephant parties.”

‘? ’

Ethan and Evelin squinted at the same time.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and question marks appeared on their foreheads at the same time.

Thomas? Ethan shouted.

Dad? Evelin also called.

The confused voice made Thomas take a sip of the wine, and the sweetness mixed with alcohol made him pour a glass for the three of them. This wine is good. He smiled at his wife and murmured, and then turned his attention to The two of them, Oh - he sighed and said, Why don't you feel anything about this kind of thing? There is no such thing as doing business in our country, not before, not now, and never in the future. , even if you are backed by a good school, it won’t work.”

While drinking, Thomas babbled and said: There is a reason why I said you can't get around these things, because every time there is an election, candidates from both parties will explain their campaign platforms to the people, and those The content is closely related to our lives.”

“I’ll take the farm that our family has been running for so many years as an example.”

During last year's election, Jimmy and Gerald each proposed their own policies on agriculture. Jimmy said that he is a farmer and he has deep feelings for agriculture. He said that agriculture is the most important industry in our country. It is also one of the disrespected industries. He will find ways to increase the sales price of agricultural products and promote agricultural development. Gerald said that he will maintain existing agricultural subsidies and tax incentives to protect the agricultural market. stability, but will also use diplomacy to improve the international competitiveness of agricultural product exports.

On the surface, they are all trying to please us farmers, but in reality? These policies all have real meaning, because the agricultural associations in various states and the national agricultural associations will take these things after they come to power. Washington talks with them and urges them to fulfill their original commitments as soon as possible, because we have land and people, so under normal circumstances, no one will default on their debts.

Having said this, Thomas suddenly asked: Do you still remember that I told you before that the export price of our navel oranges was kept very low by the book?

This question made the two of them think about it for a moment, and then Evelin nodded, Yeah~ I seemed to have said at the time that lowering the price of the book was normal, because they would not be content with the status quo.

Yes. Ethan also remembered this matter.

It's been a long time since this happened, and it probably happened in 1975.

At that time he...

It seems like I haven’t done “Snake” yet.

That's true, but it has been resolved now. Thomas shook the wine glass and said: Jimmy signed the Agricultural Trade Act this year, and will increase the export of agricultural products. At the same time, he has started negotiations with Benzi and will ask Benzi to Reduce tariffs on agricultural products and increase imports.”

This kind of effect that can be seen with the naked eye is the impact on our interests.

And the video games you are making now...

“In fact, you can also reap similar benefits.”

Ethan didn’t understand and looked confused.

Evelin was the same, holding her chin in one hand and looking at her father.

The confusion between the two made Thomas shake his head helplessly, Two idiots. He cursed in a low voice, and then said: You think video games are just entertainment? Oh - this is a fact, but this fact does not describe Comprehensive. Because what entertainment corresponds to is huge influence.

Let me give you an example that may not be appropriate. The amount of tax payable and the amount of actual tax paid in our agricultural industry are different every year, because it involves a lot of deductions and exemptions. I previously proposed that you cover it in the form of agricultural operations. The reason for a manor is that the expenses for building a manor can be counted as production houses in agricultural production. As farmers, you can live better in your own farmland. No one can control this, and the millions generated by it The expenditure is fully tax deductible.”

And where are your video games?

I don't know how your company pays taxes, but I know that video games are a big cake that everyone is greedy for. If in the future, someone says during the election that they want to tax the entertainment industry more, then maybe It will involve the video game industry. At this time, his opponents will definitely say that the current entertainment industry is very stable and he will not introduce more tax provisions after taking office. And this one... is actually for You see.

Thomas stared at the two of them intently.

The two guys sitting together looked confused.

This should be related to our income, right? Evelin was a little surprised, Ethan, does this what Thomas said have to do with our influence? She was puzzled.

Probably? Ethan thought he understood, but he didn't seem to fully understand.

Sxxt!

The two silly looks made Thomas confused, and he said loudly: Of course this has something to do with your influence! Because at that time, you can say to the outside world that the increase in taxes may cause the price of video games to increase! When After you say this, it will definitely make those who like to play games very dissatisfied! Then they will definitely be affected when they vote!

How many people are out there who haven't played your game right now?

I've played them all! Thomas turned to look at Linda.

Aunt Linda also smiled and nodded, Baby, I've played too.

This is influence! Thomas liked his wife's answer very much and continued: When your stance affects the announcement of a campaign platform, you naturally gain influence! This influence may be the same as our farm. It’s different, because those farmers are our most direct base, and those who eat with us will follow us unconditionally, and your influence on the game can affect the practical interests of countless people!”

You may not feel this way now, because even the law lags behind, but after time has passed, you will definitely be exposed to all this. The most frightening thing is that so far, you can represent an industry , other industries may need an association, but in the video game industry, when Atari and Mirowa cannot stand up and other companies cannot pose a threat to you, your will actually represents the will of the entire industry!

In this case, you will definitely be watched by politicians.

They will use a magnifying glass to study your words and deeds and your preferences.

Because they all work.

For example, if you are very close to Barbara now, then next time Jimmy will say during the election that in order to support the video game industry and allow North American people to enjoy more happiness, he will introduce cuts to the video game industry. Tax plan, at this time, as long as you publicly declare that Jimmy's bill will bring more room for discounts on the price of video games, voters who like these things will vote for Jimmy.

Thomas put down his glass.

Cross your hands and rest your elbows on the table.

He looked at the two of them with a smile, and Ethan and Evelin...

The two understood what Thomas meant, but they still couldn't agree.

Dad, isn't the influence you mentioned too random? Evelin said.

Uh...Thomas, why do I feel like you're thinking too much? Ethan also agreed with his sister's words, Video games may be able to influence some people, but their influence is also very nihilistic.

No, No, No... Although both children refuted their views, Thomas was not angry, but shook his index finger and said: If you think the support is not obvious, then let's think about it in reverse. If someone What about banning video games?”

Like a comic?

This question made Ethan and Evelin frown.

The ban on comics that Thomas mentioned actually happened more than 20 years ago.

In the 1950s, a New York psychiatrist named Frederick Wertham published a book called Seduction of the Innocent, in which he alleged that comics were the primary culprit in juvenile delinquency and psychological problems. He used many exaggerated cases to scare and mislead readers, showing them that comics are the root cause of violence, pornography, racial discrimination and other problems.

Once the book was published, it immediately attracted widespread attention from the whole society. The Senate immediately established a subcommittee to investigate juvenile delinquency to review and question the comic industry. In order to avoid endless investigations by the judiciary, comic publishers had to unite He set up a comics censorship bureau and formulated a strict self-castration system.

This incident dealt a huge blow to the comics industry in America, causing countless publishers to close down and countless cartoonists to lose their jobs. Among them, Marvel suffered the most. It lost its publishing ability and had no choice but to commit to DC, and DC could not survive. After living there, he decisively sold himself to Warner.

The real culprit who caused the incident made a lot of money from selling books and giving lectures, and later became an absolute expert in the field of juvenile mental illness.

Although Ethan, who has future memories, knows that this kind of thing will never happen again, let alone in the field of video games, at the same time, Ethan also understands what Thomas really means.

Thomas, what you want to say is that if in the future there are parents who say that video games have affected their children, or if there are experts who say that video games are addictive, then there will definitely be legislators who will take notice. At the same time, there will definitely be members who oppose this issue. Although they are pursuing fame and votes, at this time, players who want more happiness will definitely give the greatest support to those members who seek justice for video games. support.

And these are actually the potential impacts.

It's also the key to why the donkey and elephant parties may be looking at me, right?

Because the video game industry is so big that it can affect the employment of countless people and the income of countless people. The public opinion attack and defense launched for this purpose can make them make a lot of money.

Ethan and Thomas looked at each other and expressed their conclusions.

And his words also made Thomas snap his fingers.

Ethan! You're right!

This is your influence!

This is what you can bring to the donkey and elephant parties!

What are congressmen? They are real maggots! They never solve problems! They are the real generators of all problems! Only intensifying conflicts can reflect their value! And in the process, how to skillfully stir up topics , how to make the public pay attention to yourself, that is what they want to do most! And your position is actually very important to them!

Because which side we like, that means which side can get the dividends from promoting video games? Evelin reacted and said sarcastically: When the opposition sounds, the side we like can be firm. Support us? Although it may be superficial.

Although Evelin kept asking questions, her tone was very certain.

When Thomas faced many questions from his daughter, he denied it in an easy-going tone: I'm just a farmer. I can't answer your questions about profit distribution.

But what I know is that after Ethan scolded Warner and after the canal incident unfolded, many people in our state contacted me again. They told me that our former governor would run for office again in 1979. If elected, he will promise the public to reduce taxes, especially for you rich people, and he will find ways to end the handover of the canal, because he is also a staunch patriot. At the same time, they also told me that our former governor is very I like Star Wars, I like movies, I like games even more.”

Come on...

Ethan finally understood what he had mastered.

Gamers are a very large group, a group that spans race and gender. As long as they are not idiot politicians, they will send a certain signal of goodwill to them. When they say they like games, it's like a New York real estate developer saying I like eating hamburgers. It means having fun with the people.

Moreover, this thing is very easy to pass the time. When people become addicted to it, they will naturally pay less attention to public opinion and criticize social conflicts.

Just like Hollywood, it gives foreign countries the power of an example and gives China the satisfaction of a pacifier.

Such a fact made Ethan smile and shake his head, I would have known better not to criticize Warner.

It's really causing a lot of trouble.

But the problem is, whether you scold or not, they will come after all, right? Thomas was very dissatisfied with Ethan's ostrich mentality of refusing to communicate with politicians. He shook his head and said, Ethan, many things are not your fault. There’s no contact.”

Take your factory as an example. It must be running under the eyes of many people now because you have absorbed many veterans. On the surface, you are providing jobs to your father's comrades, but the two parties are The congressman certainly doesn’t think so.”

This may be an issue in their eyes, right? Ethan smiled, but his tone was very cold, For example, if they need to apologize to these soldiers who have suffered injustice in the future, then they will receive good treatment. Michael may be invited to Washington.

Because they are relatively normal, not extreme, able to communicate, and should be willing to cooperate.

Ethan remembered a joke he heard in his previous life.

When a huge and irreversible event occurs, what politicians need to do is not to save it, let nature take its course, wait for everything to happen naturally, wait for everything to dissipate naturally, even if there are still people claiming justice a hundred years later, it doesn't matter, because At that time, the younger generation will admit their mistakes for the huge exposure, apologize to the parties who are still alive, and compensate the only few parties involved.

By doing so, firstly, one can ignore the pressure of public opinion when the incident occurs, secondly, it can reduce one's own responsibility for the failure of rescue, and thirdly, it can avoid unbearable huge compensation.

uh-huh.

Thomas poured another glass of wine and said with a smile: That's the case with many things. What you see when you look up may be countless ugliness, because the real beauty is the pleasure of looking down, right?

Hey hey hey~ Thomas' words made Ethan raise his glass.

The two touched lightly, and the clear sound made Evelin feel regretful.

So Barbara is part of it? she asked.

She is just fighting for her dreams. Ethan gave his own evaluation.

Although we haven't seen each other for half a year, Barbara has become a lot more utilitarian, but people are fickle in nature.

As long as Barbara can get her own happiness and satisfaction in this change, then this is a good thing for her. Ethan will bless her and congratulate her. As for his personal position?

Evelyn.

Um?

Go to Barbara tomorrow and tell her that you love her and support her. If necessary in the future, you will make donations in your own name to those politicians of the Donkey Party who she thinks are great. Not only that, I will also make a video game with a female protagonist, and of course, you will be the inventor.

and you?

I...I'm not suitable to do this kind of thing. I'm just a 22-year-old kid. I graduated from high school and haven't experienced higher education. I need time to slowly understand the world...

In Ethan's opinion, his dear sister is the most suitable person to have a relationship with Barbara. Firstly, their gender matches and they naturally belong to the same camp. Secondly, they belong to the same school, so this relationship is also a natural communication. Guarantee, come three...

It’s still too far away from the version of the battle between the gods!

That's right!

If this were the 21st century, then Ethan Jones would definitely take the initiative to stack armor, but in the 1970s? Forget it, the identity of a red neck is more useful.

Before the version is updated, Ethan will not take the initiative to do those messy things, but for future considerations, many things must be available.

When Ethan said this, Evelin, who understood what he meant, decisively agreed. After waiting for the girl to communicate with Barbara the next day, she brought back mixed messages.

Barbara regrets your decision to continue studying, but she supports your idea.

At the same time, she was also very happy that I expressed my willingness to donate and cooperate. She also expressed her expectations for the women you mentioned in the game and told her that she was happy. She can't wait to share this news with more friends. .”

And since she has gained something, she will leave today.

So fast? Ethan was a little surprised.

Yes. Evelin nodded, I'm here just for you.

Then she goes back to work directly? Ethan shook his head, She is really a workaholic.

Evelyn denied: No, she said she was going to Arkansas because one of her schoolmates was there. Her schoolgirl this year became a lawyer at Ross Law Firm, the oldest law firm west of the Mississippi River. At the same time, he helped Jimmy organize all of Indiana’s campaign events last year.”

After Jimmy was willing to bring a female presence into our nation's judiciary, Barbara thought about her schoolmate and wanted to know if he would be willing to obtain a position in the federal judiciary.

... This whereabouts made Ethan a little speechless.

After pondering for a long time, he nodded in admiration and said: Okay, I wish Barbara success.

Did Barbara say who her schoolmate was? He was curious again.

I didn't say it. Evelin shook her head and said, Barbara only told me that her junior high school girl was very powerful. Her junior high school girl participated in the impeachment of the wiretapping scandal and was the only one in the legal team. One of three female lawyers, and her junior sister was only twenty-six years old at the time. If she had not followed her husband back to Arkansas, her junior sister would have established herself in Washington...

‘? ? ? ’

This description made Ethan frown.

He always felt as if he had heard this experience somewhere.

And when he looked up the list of lawyers for the impeachment case against wiretapping, he saw the face of a young woman, which made his hands tremble...

Fuck!

Is she Barbara's schoolmate?

Nima!

What kind of outrageous relationship is this?

Note: ① Yes, Barbara’s school girl is the governor’s wife. When they were not prosperous, Barbara dragged her school girl into Washington, so when they reached the top, they also followed Barbara’s instructions The recommendation sent a second female justice to the Supreme Court.