Irving expressed his incomprehension about David Palmer's decision. He did not expect such a result after all the hardships. Originally, it would have been the best outcome for David Palmer to expose this matter, because he has enough weight.
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But David Palmer's decision disappointed him. He originally thought that this guy was different from those politicians, but now it seems that he was wrong.
"No, it's impossible~~~"
Owen was a little emotional. His friend had been framed and was now wanted across the country. Because of this incident, Jack Bauer's family was also held hostage, and Jack almost killed him.
He himself was wanted for this matter, not to mention the various crises he experienced. Now that David Palmer's light words cannot be exposed, what does their previous contribution count?
Jack Bauer said nothing, but it was obvious that he was also very dissatisfied.
David Palmer expected that the two would have this reaction, so he explained on the sidelines: "I don't think otherwise, if this matter is not exposed, I can get some benefits from it. But the main reason is that exposing this matter will not
It is not in the interest of the United States. Regardless of whether I am a presidential candidate or president, I will not do anything that is not in the interest of the United States..."
David Palmer looked at the two of them, and when he saw that they were interested in listening, he continued to explain in detail: "Your name is Owen, right, that's what I'll call you.
First of all, if this matter is exposed, the United States will be condemned by public opinion around the world, and it will also lose the interests of Ethiopia. No American president will do this. For the sake of bullshit justice, this is not in line with the current interests of the United States.
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Secondly, I can roughly guess who the forces behind this matter are. They are obviously a group of interests, and this is not the first time this kind of thing has been done.
Their power is definitely beyond your imagination. In order to cover up the truth, they can assassinate presidential candidates. Even if I really succeed in running for president, it will be nothing more than assassinating the president again. This kind of thing has not happened before in American history.
Putting me aside, even if you bring this matter to the media, the media may not dare to report it. You have no idea how powerful the power of capital is.
Even if someone really reported it, do you expect that you can bring them down with this incident? It's impossible. You have no evidence for domestic affairs. As for the Ethiopian massacre, they can at least create a scapegoat, but you
You will be doomed yourself, they will definitely destroy you physically and completely, and you and your family will all be doomed."
Owen felt very aggrieved. What David Palmer said sounded very reasonable. The massacre in Ethiopia had nothing to do with them. They would get no benefits except causing trouble for themselves by exposing this matter.
But they are in trouble now. Swager is wanted, he is wanted, and Jack Bauer almost became a murderer. If this matter is not exposed, they will not be able to clear their names.
David Palmer obviously knew what Irving was thinking, and then said: "If you believe me, let me talk about the rest. Politics has always been the product of compromise. If they don't want things to be exposed, they have to pay a sufficient price. Wanted
It’s all small things, you will all get what you deserve..."
David Palmer's words made Owen feel a little disgusted, but politics was just like that. He would never understand how two groups of people who were fighting life and death just now could sit together calmly and talk about business.
This is the thinking mode of politicians. Justice and fairness, including their own lives and the lives of others, are just bargaining chips. Everything depends on whether they are worth it or not.
Politics, damn politics!
Irving was silent. Jack Bauer was a veteran after all, so he agreed without much thought. He knew much more than Irving in this aspect, and he knew better than anyone how dark the officialdom was.
David Palmer made a call and hung up after a few words. Owen and Jack looked at him and he shrugged, "They will call right away..."
Sure enough, after a while, David Palmer's phone rang. He hid and talked on the phone. Irving didn't know who was on the other side, Congressman Dick, or some other big shot.
Jack Bauer patted Irving on the shoulder: "Don't take it too seriously, life is just like that."
Owen looked at the night sky outside the window. He suddenly felt that the things he protected, American freedom and equality, and those mentioned in the declaration were bullshit. The world in his heart seemed to be made of glass and collapsed at this moment.
"Does it feel like everything we do is meaningless?"
Owen looked at Jack in shock, and Jack Bauer accurately stated his mood at the moment. Jack smiled, he had felt this way before, he was confused, and he didn't know what he was working so hard for.
"Don't be discouraged. The world is like this. Dirtyness is everywhere, but we are not protecting them, but this country. We are fighting for the country..."
Jack Bauer is a patriot, Owen has always known it. His sense of responsibility and his love for this country are something Owen cannot understand.
Jack would sacrifice everything, even his life, for this country.
But Owen is different. He is a time traveler. He does not have deep feelings for this country. The only thing that can bind him to this world is feelings.
The love and care of his family and the concern of his friends are what he cares about. All the things he did before were all because of these. He didn't want his relatives and family to be harmed, so he fought tooth and nail to protect him.
, he wants his family to live as safely as possible.
If one day his relatives die, there will be nothing to restrain him, and America will have no reason to protect him. His logic is so simple.
After a while, David Palmer came back with a victorious smile: "It's settled. CIA is willing to pay some price in order for both parties to live in peace..."
"cia? Why cia?"
Owen doesn't understand why CIA is involved again?
"I won't talk to them directly, there has to be a strong intermediary, and CIA is a good choice.
The black glove of that interest group, Daniel Glo, is the head of the CIA's East Africa region. Regardless of whether this is his personal behavior or not, he has dragged the CIA into the water.
Once the matter is exposed, the one who will be hardest hit is not the interest groups, but the CIA. So they will do their best to coordinate the two sides, and they also have this strength."
"What's the result?"
"It looks good so far. We promise not to expose it, and they will stop all hostile acts, including the assassination just now. Of course, your charges will be dropped, but not Bob Liswager, the United States must give Ethiopia a
Explain."
Owen frowned, "So, Swag is dead?"
"No, a Swag will be killed by the CIA tomorrow, and your friend will have to change his identity and remain anonymous."
Owen nodded, this result is not unacceptable.
"What about you, what can you get from this?"
Irving does not believe that David Palmer will not benefit from this, I am afraid that he will benefit the most.
David Palmer did not hide anything, "Of course, CIA has already coordinated with interest groups. In a few days, the current president will withdraw from the race. Of course, you will all benefit. I will further increase the power of CTU after I take office. Jack, you will
He will be the new director of CTU. Owen, you can consider Jack’s position..."
Irving looked at David Palmer. The pie he served was very delicious. No wonder politics is so dirty but people still flock to it.