Chapter 369: Look at the shape of my mouth, he is a liar
"Hello, Ronald, long time no see. I didn't expect you to make another interesting movie."
Old George shook hands with Ronald, then bent his hands and put them on his chest, making a signature gesture to praise the child.
"I'm just looking for some investors for talented artists. I introduced to the students at T&T that this is the director and star of this movie, Kevin Costner." Ronald smiled and pulled out Costner.
Introduced to the great commander and his family.
"Sir, Madam..." Costner smiled and moved forward, kissing Barbara's hand in a gentlemanly manner.
"Hahahaha..." First lady Barbara likes Hollywood male stars the most and was very happy to be complimented by Costner.
The group went to the screening room of the White House and watched "Dances with Wolves".
Ronald had watched the movie several times. He found that the commander was not really interested in the movie. Instead, he twisted his neck from side to side. It was not until the scene of Costner and the Indians hunting buffalo that he was interested.
I'm a little more interested.
Ronald now understood that this White House screening must be a gesture by George Sr. to please the people and be his Mr. 80%. He was trying to take advantage of the Indian Act vote to coincide with the release of the movie "Dances with Wolves"
Things to do to attract people's hearts and improve your support rate.
On the other hand, Mrs. Barbara was very immersed in the plot and watched the whole story very seriously.
After watching the movie, Barbara asked the waiter to bring the fast food, and everyone ate some food in the lounge.
"This is the sushi that Diane wanted. I picked some egg rolls, vegetables, and eel sushi. You know, my husband doesn't like sashimi. It's off-putting just by looking at it."
Diane was dressed very conservatively today, with a knee-length skirt and flat shoes. She looked like a good wife and mother in the Hollywood movies of the 1950s. Barbara liked it very much, and even specially introduced a few words about food. Of course.
, she immediately went to chat with Kevin Costner. Old Hollywood style male stars were her favorite.
"Do you want to see my Oval Office?" Old George walked up to Ronald with pizza and Coke and gave him a wink.
"Ah, of course, I have always wanted to see the office of the supreme commander of our country. It is my honor." Ronald followed immediately, still a little confused in his heart, what could old George have to say to himself?
"Would you like some whiskey?"
"Thank you, I'll have some."
George Sr. led Ronald to the Oval Office, asked the entourage to leave, and personally took out an opened bottle of whiskey.
"Well..." Ronald took the initiative to pour two glasses of wine. After the commander clinked glasses with him, they both drank them in one gulp.
"I know everything about little George. You have done a good job. I hope he can do something good, but he is not suitable for politics." The commander-in-chief pondered for a moment and said something to praise his eldest son.
He knew very well that his wife Barbara doted on her younger son Jeb, who was the most like him and was not loved by his mother. Perhaps it was because the two looked so similar and both had cheating experiences that touched Barb.
Bara has some hidden pain. She doesn't want Jeb, but she is obsessed with his Latina wife...
Thinking of this useless son, George Sr. felt a little helpless. He was actually captured by a short Latina woman who taught Spanish. It was not at all like the criteria for choosing a spouse for young people from a long-established family in New England.
Parents always want to create better conditions for their children. The most important thing for a political family is for someone to inherit the political resources and connections they have accumulated over the years. But George's IQ may not be able to handle these, and Barbara is unwilling to help him.
Fortunately, in these two Japanese mergers and acquisitions, under Ronald's guidance, little George has accumulated enough resources. Even if he does not enter politics in the future, there is no problem in being a happy rich man under his own protection.
Old George turned to look at Ronald. The young man did not take credit or say anything inappropriate. He just looked at himself with respect. "Congress will vote on the Indian Business Act next week. I will mention it in my public speech."
Your movie..."
"Thank you, Tatong Prime Minister. This is an honor for me and all the main creators." Ronald was basically sure that this was old George rewarding himself in disguise. Anyway, it was a good thing, and Ronald immediately expressed his thanks.
"Do you want to join politics?" Old George suddenly asked, "I have talked with Daniel (Inoue) before, and he spoke very highly of you. You understand the rules of politics and your background is suitable."
George Sr. looked at Ronald, waiting for his response. This man is a suitable candidate for politics, has a certain base of public opinion, and knows how to make deals on Capitol Hill in Washington. If he can become a politician, he will be the best choice for George Jr. and his family in the future.
What a great support.
"I know nothing about politics, and I am not an actor. My interest is in film and television creation..." Ronald made a joke. The success of the former commander-in-chief gave many people in Hollywood an inexplicable confidence.
"I understand. How about a cigar?" Old George thought to himself that you have done so many things for my son, and now you have stated that you do not want to enter politics. From this point of view, either Ronald is an honest man without political ambition, or he is
The plan is very big... No matter what the situation is, I can handle it clearly during my time as the commander-in-chief.
"Thank you..." Ronald helped cut the cigar, lit the fire, and enjoyed a fine cigar with the commander-in-chief in the symbolic office of the country's highest power.
"If you have anything to do, you can ask little George to come to me." The two chatted for a while, and old George said to Ronald with a smile.
"I will. The top students at T&T have already helped my career a lot..." Ronald guessed what the old man meant. There really wasn't anything big that needed his help. Anyway, he kept it to himself and limited the favors he asked for.
within the scope of the business.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "You are really a political talent, but it's a pity that your ambition is not here..." The commander laughed, and put his arm around Ronald's shoulder, patting him.
Take a shot.
"Hey..." He rang the bell and called his entourage, "Take a group photo for us here..." Then, the commander signaled his entourage to send Ronald out.
"Hey, what did Tom say? (Tom Foley, Speaker of the House of Representatives), okay...hahahaha..."
Ronald, who followed his entourage out, heard the commander's very confident laughter, as if he had achieved some major political move.
"Oh, you're back..." Diane was already waiting for him in the green living room commonly used for private receptions. Her husband disappeared for a long time, which made Diane a little upset. She was very happy to see Ronald back.
"Where's Kevin?" Ronald took Diane's hand and asked about the situation.
"Mrs. Barbara personally took him to visit the White House. I don't want to go, so I will wait for you here."
"Ronald, it's such a shame that you didn't come with me and Cindy... It was such a dreamy experience to be taken around the White House by the First Lady."
After a while, Kevin Costner also came to the lounge, and the group walked out again.
"Where have you all been?" Diane asked Kevin Costner.
"We went to the swimming pool, the Lincoln Bedroom, and the rose garden, which was designed by Kennedy's wife Jacqueline. It was really great to hear the first lady introduce you to various places and the allusions related to the past commanders and first ladies.
"
It was the first time Kevin Costner received such courtesy, and he was very happy. This is something he can brag to his children many years later.
Thinking of this, he shook his head regretfully, "It's a pity that the Commander-in-Chief received some important people in the Oval Office. Cindy and I only saw one door and were not able to go in and experience it for ourselves. We don't know where it came from.
What distinguished guest..."
"Pfft..." A mouthful of mineral water spurted out from Ronald's mouth.
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A few days later, the commander-in-chief answered many questions in front of White House reporters. In the past few days, he signed the Disability Protection Act and raised the upper limit of troops stationed in the Middle East to 400,000. However, what attracted the most attention was
He announced that he would sign a new government budget bill. This bill will reduce the federal budget by nearly $500 billion over the next five years. The bill includes $140 billion in new taxes...
"I...didn't your dad say during the campaign that there would be no tax increase?" Ronald was so shocked that he called George Jr., but George Sr.'s promise during the campaign still rang in his ears, and he actually started to lie about it in the second year.
Doesn't it count?
"We voted for your father. This is an important consideration. This is too much." Next to Ronald was Douglas Jr., who worked for George Sr. in Staten Island and Manhattan and attracted many donors and votes.
Yuan, his credibility is not very good now.
"Hey, I just found out. I heard that Jeb is supporting this bill." Little George said that he didn't know about this new bill in advance.
"Really?" Little Douglas didn't believe it. This family has no credibility now.
"I promise, otherwise I will give you a heads-up in advance. House Whip Gingrich and Elephant Party National Convention Chairman Ed Rollins are very angry."
George Jr. briefly explained that his father had really made a sudden attack. After George Sr. proposed the budget, Gingrich angrily hung up the explanation call from the commander-in-chief. Ed Rollins was even more angry and called
Elephant Party members in the House of Representatives and the Senate issued an open letter asking them to distance themselves from the leader.
"What do you think, little George?" Ronald sounded like he still believed what his eldest son said. He was not favored to begin with, and the commander-in-chief said some strange things to him in the White House. Taken together, the eldest son was not favored.
The commander is really determined to do something big.
"I am an old Ronald Elephant Party member. My ideas do not allow me to raise taxes on the people." George Jr. was also very angry this time. His political allies are now blaming him. His political agenda is huge.
Shocked, I am now discussing with my wife to leave my father's team and return to Texas to make plans.
"Don't worry, Ronald, Doug, I will keep your kindness in mind. I have a way to compensate you. After I finish handling the things here, I will go to New York to find you. Laura,
Tell the daughters to keep their voices down..." His wife Laura's voice instructing the children came from the background.
"How much money will we lose if this bill is passed?" Ronald asked the accountant Lawrence in front of him. He heard that taxes would be increased by 140 billion, and he quickly asked him to come over and settle the accounts.
"In fact, you won't pay more, but you will save a tax." Lawrence got the latest version of the draft tax increase bill. In fact, this bill has little to do with billionaires like Ronald.
The main tax increase comes from middle-class families. This bill increases the top personal income tax rate from 28% to 31%, also increases wage and consumption taxes, and limits tax deductions for high-income individuals.
At the same time, it increases access to the earned income tax credit for low-income families and limits the top rate on capital gains taxes to 28%.
"In general, it has the greatest impact on middle-class families, but it reduces taxes on the poor and rich. Even if you are a high-income individual in Hollywood, you still need to pay a higher minimum federal income tax."
"That seems like a lot..." Ronald muttered. America's tax law, at least on the surface, is very fair. Because wealthy high-income individuals have various tax deductions and exemptions, which add up to even one
High-income individuals may pay lower taxes than the middle class.
In order to reduce this unfairness, the federal government has established a minimum federal income tax, which stipulates that tax deductions cannot be less than a percentage of the tax payable. The original tax rate was 21%, which means that no matter how much tax deductions you have, you still have to pay
The personal tax is 21%, and the new bill of the Grand Council increases this tax rate to 24%.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "In comparison, the new tax law can save you millions in taxes every year." Lawrence smiled and underlined the following two clauses.
The top federal capital gains tax rate is limited to 28%, and the tax deferral benefit for investment income has not been cancelled. Many corporate income tax relief provisions have not been cancelled, as expected.
Therefore, compared with the residual dividends Ronald receives from the Directors Guild every year, the bulk of his income includes dividends from movies, income from video tapes, and his own investment income. Because it is operated through the company, he will pay a lot less.
taxes.
"But the sponsors and voters I mobilized to vote for him will not believe me this time." Douglas Jr., who was originally interested in local politics, was still angry. His experience accumulated in Staten Island and Manhattan
The political resources that had been raised were completely wiped out by the commander-in-chief.
"Stop complaining, at least your investment income can be deducted...USD. This money is enough for you to buy a Congressman." Next to her, Donna poked Douglas. Of course, she wanted to be the wife of a politician more than to be the wife of a politician.
Be an investment analyst that she likes.
If Douglas Jr. runs for Congress in the future, she will have to face a difficult choice. Donna will only be happy if Douglas Jr.'s career in politics is eliminated at once. In the future, their financial resources will be more inclined to invest.
"Okay, that's it...as long as we don't raise taxes, we can't control anything else." In Ronald's heart, he basically had the answer to why old George did this.
Attorney Lindsay Dole, who is familiar with the law, called him and told Ronald that due to the recent economic downturn and the increase in federal spending, the fiscal deficit has reached a worrying level.
The Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Balanced Budget Act passed by Congress has strict regulations on the government's deficit increase. If the deficit budget is to be increased, government expenditures must be reduced. Such large-scale expenditure reductions can only be achieved from
Two places to start are government health insurance and pensions, or national defense.
As for the national defense... tax increase bill, the commander-in-chief has made a choice, not to reduce expenditures but to increase revenue. This has almost made it clear that next year's defense budget will increase significantly...
"Hey, okay, I'll just be the heir to my rich family and never want to be in politics again." Douglas Jr. sighed, and his original ambitions aroused by some of his comrades in the Elephant Party also disappeared.
"It's not like the Commander-in-Chief has completely abandoned us..." Little Douglas even joked after the psychological burden was gone.
When answering another reporter's question, the leader mentioned the movie "Dances with Wolves" and called on Congress to vote for the Indian Business Act.
This move actually made the Elephant Party members very angry. The leader almost abandoned the Elephant Party and colluded with the Donkey Party. Although the Elephant Party is the minority party in both houses of the House of Representatives and the Senate, it blatantly abandoned most of the opinions of the members of his own party in this way.
, for the sake of the budget and some unimportant bills (such as the Indian Business Act), the president cooperated with the opponent party, which is simply despicable. Speaking of the mid-term elections that are about to begin, is he really not afraid that the Elephant Party will retake both houses of the House?
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No matter what the congressmen thought, after Ronald calmed down, he still thanked the commander for this performance.
At least the large-scale release of "Dances with Wolves" was greatly helped by the president. In order to reduce the media's backlash against the tax increase, the White House is desperately provoking discussion of the "Indian Act."
The Donkey Party, which likes this bill, has much greater power in the media than the Elephant Party, and is explicitly or covertly helping the White House manipulate the media agenda. After all, the poor benefit from this tax increase bill, and tax increases will offend their own votes.
Source, and also made Donkey Party happy to watch the joke.
For a time, except for some local TV stations, most national TV stations were working hard to report on the tragic history of the Native Americans and their long-term efforts to obtain the correct commercial operation of the title.
As for news reports on tax hikes and the public opposition of the Elephant Party whip and the National Congress Chairman to the President, they did not occupy as much time on television as the discussion of the new film "Dances with Wolves".
"The President's support rate has dropped from 79% at the beginning of the year to just over 55%," Richard brought the latest news.
"It seems that we have become the beneficiaries of Dances with Wolves." Ronald smiled.
The commander-in-chief gave face to him by watching Dances with Wolves at the White House and verbally praising the movie to reporters. It seems that he wanted to save his approval rating, which was almost certain to decline. After all, this movie may be the only one that he can gather more than 80% of in the short term.
The issue of support rates.
"It seems useless to me..." Richard shook his head. Compared with matters related to personal interests such as tax increases, an Indian movie would have little effect on changing the public's support for the commander-in-chief.
Even Richard also complained about old George. At first, most of their agent's income was within the scope of tax payment.
"Don't worry about him, as long as our box office rises." Ronald understood Richard's grievances. "As long as the movie box office exceeds expectations, I plan to pay a bonus to the main creator."
Ronald knew that most Hollywood employees were affected by the tax increase, and he made up his mind that as long as Dances with Wolves does well at the box office, he would send some small money to all the staff of the film to make up for the amount they would have to pay this year.
Overpaid taxes.
Give me a little favor to win over people's hearts.
"So do you and Niceta. I will compensate you in other ways." Ronald said to Richard with a smile. His agents, especially Richard, have done a lot for him that are not within the scope of agents.
It’s time to give them more benefits to repay their loyalty over the years.
"Look at my mouth, the commander-in-chief is a liar!" Ed Rollins, chairman of the National Convention of the Elephant Party, appeared on TV. He issued a notice to congressmen and candidates facing the mid-term congressional elections, asking them to negotiate with the commander-in-chief.
He kept his distance. As a result, White House Chief of Staff Sununu used the power to unite with powerful people in the party and dismissed him from his post.
The media likes the scene of the former chairman scolding their leader on TV. This sentence was originally the slogan of George Sr. when he was campaigning, "Look at the shape of my mouth, no tax increase." Now the content has been changed by his own people.
Spoken openly on television, it has become a national laughing stock.