blackstone code

Chapter 2804

Some people are born to be leaders, like Mr. Trueman.

He actually did not experience political training for too long before becoming the president. After withdrawing from the army, he became President Bowling's staff at the recommendation of the military and the military-industrial complex——

For President Bowling, he doesn't care who works for him as long as the money is there.

This was a good opportunity. If President Bowling hadn't been in office at the time and the atmosphere in the federation had changed from conservative to radical, a politician with a military background would have had no chance to run.

Not even a chance to become a presidential candidate!

Because people will worry that a candidate of a military faction will be a radical or militant faction, which is inconsistent with the previous social conservative atmosphere.

But it was precisely the change in social climate that allowed Mr. Trueman to get a good hand and play it beautifully.

He gained people's support simply by exuding his charisma. Of course, this was during the first general election.

He is the kind of natural leader who has excellent personal charisma and can give people courage and direction when faced with choices.

There are some people like him in history, but they will always be in the minority.

There are also people who are born to play with people's hearts, such as Lynch.

He has accumulated a whole world of experience, which gives him a control over life and people's hearts that is difficult for others to have.

It's not that he is special, it's just that when a person lives long enough, he only needs to take a look and know what those people want to do.

When other people have no secrets in front of a certain person, then naturally they can only stand in a passive position!

Senator Langdon's heartfelt emotion was still a bit shocking. Lynch's little plan was actually not complicated and unreasonable to change the concept, but people would accept this secretly replaced concept.

After all, the things are placed on the counter, and except for the fact that there is a price card in front of them that they cannot afford, people can't find any reason to hate the government or enterprises!

It’s not like I won’t buy it for you, it’s just that you can’t afford it!

Coupled with some advertisements or newspaper publicity, who would think that supplies are so scarce?

If you have time to think about material issues and worry about whether things are enough, it is better to think about how to make more money.

Lynch's calm face became inscrutable in the eyes of Senator Langdon. The word was a bit complicated to explain in common language, but that was what he meant in his heart.

Although she was almost twenty years younger than him, she still made him feel like he was looking up to her.

In all the years he and Lynch had known each other, the only time they could see him as an equal was when Lynch was just starting out.

"It is not easy for companies to make this suggestion now. After the new building of the Congress is renovated, there will definitely be an extraordinary meeting. At that time, you or someone will propose it in Congress."

“After all, we have not fully entered the shelter era yet, and the federal government still needs to shoulder its social responsibilities during this last period.”

Senator Langdon nodded in agreement. This may be the reason why many people will not refuse to interact with Lynch even if they don't like him.

He follows the rules, as long as you don't break them first.

The federal government did not spend a lot of money to build a new one. At this time, people with bad ideas were building houses. They renovated a large local library.

Libraries in many areas of the Federation have been emptied, and those books have been stored in special warehouses to cope with natural disasters that may worsen.

It is evenly distributed among the official shelters. After all, knowledge is also an important part of the continuation of human civilization.

It is said that only residents with level four or above can apply for a library card, while those below level four have no chance to apply.

The renovation of the library is almost finished, and the congressmen have become active.

It's almost four to five degrees here. To the congressmen, it's not much different from summer.

At least they can be active outdoors for a long time without worrying about hypothermia and frostbite, and they don’t need to wear so thick clothes. This also allows for more activities in society.

With the arrival of a large number of politicians and capitalists, this peaceful city also became prosperous. Luxury goods stores immediately opened on the best and most prosperous streets in the city.

A long-lost atmosphere of excitement and life filled the hearts of the gentlemen again.

In early mid-July, Congress held its first meeting after the relocation. At the meeting, Senator Langdon put forward a very special proposal, regarding the adjustment of material supply. In this proposal, Senator Langdon said that there is still a lot of waste in society, and many things that can be reused many times are thrown away after being used once.

This behavior seems to be just an individual's free choice, but it has already had a certain impact on the material supply of the entire society.

He gave some practical and representative examples here, and one of them was even published by all the media——

"Senator Langdon, according to some reports, you used condoms as an example in a congressional meeting, right?"

The female host seemed to be holding back her laughter, and her emotions such as embarrassment were basically invisible.

Just like journalists, it is impossible for hosts of current affairs interview programs to become shy and embarrassed because of a condom. They have seen and heard things that are even more embarrassing. In comparison, this thing is like a primary school student. Homework is also optional.

Senator Langdon nodded, "Yes, I don't know if you have noticed that condoms are made of natural rubber."

"Natural rubber is an indispensable and important resource in industrial development. It can be said that the development of modern industry and rubber are inseparable."

"As the weather gets colder, a large number of rubber trees have died. In hydroponic farms and plant farms in refuges, the success rate and rubber production rate of rubber trees cannot keep up with actual consumption."

"After research, I learned that condoms are actually reusable. We clean them and put some lube on them again, and they protect us again."

"There are actually many things like this in our lives. They are all inconspicuous, but the resources consumed by these things do exist."

"Considering the current special situation, I call for reducing the consumption of unnecessary consumables and recycling as much as possible."

“On the one hand, this can save us some unnecessary waste of resources, and on the other hand, it can also save some expenses.”

The host nodded while listening, "But some people think that your proposal is actually for the benefit of the capitalists, according to the content of your proposal."

"We still use condoms as an example. Each family can only buy four condoms per month at a reasonable price. After four condoms are exceeded, the price will double for every two condoms."

"I'm afraid you are also very aware of the special conditions in the current shelter. Even if four are recycled, I'm afraid it won't be enough..."

"In the end, was all the money made by the company?"

Senator Langdon shook his head quickly, "I don't know why you think so. In fact, we can't look at this matter so simply."

“First of all, after we start to implement the Federal Enterprise Security Act, about 10 to 25 percent of the profits earned by enterprises will eventually become employees’ pensions, medical insurance or benefits in various ways. .”

"After excluding various taxes, the actual profit that companies can get is less than 30%. This is only gross profit, not net profit."

"So in fact, the company will not make more money from this. What can really benefit from it is the employees of the company and the families where the employees live..."

Senator Langdon chatted on the TV screen. He was already very experienced in dealing with this kind of talk show.

These words may seem a bit...nonsense, but they are all based on real evidence.

In fact, it is an interview, but more like a program to popularize the content of the proposal. Many people immediately realized that it would not change the lives of ordinary people much.

Just as a commentator wrote in an article in one of the few newspapers still in circulation, a couple in an ordinary family does not even need to buy even affordable condoms as long as they pull out in time!

Those who will really be restricted by this are those groups with higher spending power, such as the middle class and upper class.

They will not recycle condoms. Even if the price is so high, they will tear open a new package instead of washing the used ones in water.

This is actually equivalent to a new luxury tax, except that the target of the new luxury tax is no longer aimed at luxury consumption, but starting from small things.

This kind of explanation makes it easier for people to understand the content and core of the new proposal, and makes it easier for people to accept it.

After all, most families will use the last resort method of contraception instead of buying condoms.

This proposal did not create much public opinion in the society. Only a few people believed that the purpose of this bill was actually to restrict the consumption of ordinary people.

Neither the federal government nor companies have released more details on the list of restricted consumables.

This makes this view not popular in the public opinion market, it is not a hot topic, and there are not many people discussing it. Gradually, there is no market.

On the contrary, public opinion has begun to increase interest in new words such as environmental protection and frugality, and how to become a frugal person has begun to become the main focus of public opinion.

A certain housewife became the focus of the news because she spent no more than twenty yuan a week. The reporters and media quickly made frugality a very fashionable virtue!

(End of this chapter)