Chapter 425 Feast of Wolves 3
“Power, in America, everyone has power.
American politicians will tell people that your power is noble and critical. , is important.
You are the foundation of the country's greatness, and you are the mainstay of resisting cultural erosion.
But this fragile lie is like a hot summer day in the face of the sharp sword of reality. The water spilled on the ground will evaporate in just a few seconds
Do you have power?
You have, you have the right to live on the streets, not knowing whether you will wake up alive the next morning.
Those wealthy people also have power. They have the power to obtain everything in the world, and they will not be held accountable even if they violate the law.
They have the power to buy freedom. As long as they give enough money, they will not be prosecuted, let alone prison.
Our prosecutors are elected, everyone, they are elected.
Their campaign funds come from rich people!
Do you think those prosecutors want to serve the rich, or do they want to serve us vagrants living on the streets? ”
Scott stood on the roof of an old Ford pickup truck and was giving a passionate speech to the homeless.
There are many special circumstances in the American political game. Capitalists choose them to be the tentacles for their own power. This type of people may never go to the streets to hold election campaigns - just rent a place to hold a conference.
But for the vast majority of grassroots people. For politicians, street activities in their constituencies must be taken seriously, and it can even be said that they cannot be taken too seriously
Cote is holding a campaign today for the 4th District of San Rodu, California’s 15th House of Representatives District.
The election will not officially begin until the first half of next year. Most of his competitors are waiting, but Cote cannot wait.
He has to fight a long tug of war, from one street to another street, from one community to another community. This is not an easy job.
Fortunately, his life has been miserable enough, and his spiritual will to rebound after hitting bottom can support him through this journey of reshaping his destiny. Of course, Mr. Cheng's help is the core factor.
Cotter did not raise campaign funds from other wealthy people, he only took money from New Times.
"Kurt, you're right, but didn't you take the money from the rich man?
Or, you secretly sold your butt to someone behind our backs.
Don’t tell me that you expect us homeless people to donate to you, hahahaha.”
The street homeless in the United States are always a mixed bag, and there are not many normal people. Kurt’s speech did not arouse the emotions of these people. I don’t know, but people are already starting to find fault.
The speaker has no purpose, and he doesn’t care about the answer to the question. He just wants to gain some kind of pleasure in validating his own existence from the process of questioning a ‘celebrity’ or ‘big shot’.
The homeless people were amused by the 'humor' of the questioner. Fortunately, Kurt had military experience, so this hell problem was nothing to him.
“Man, I actually want to sell it, but I can’t kneel down and do the bad things of giving them a thumbs up in order to get ahead, so I can only stand bitterly in this damn car with a clutch problem. Come on Ford, look for votes from you Shabis.
Vote me for the House of Representatives. I guarantee that the first thing I will do when I go to Capitol Hill is to raise the tax rate for those damn rich people. Ninety-nine percent!”
Scott is pure nonsense, this is the method Eris taught him.
The road ahead is not going to be easy no matter what, so don’t be afraid to dig holes for yourself. Start running with extreme slogans first.
From this point of view, being in politics is no different from writing books or drawing pornographic comics. The audiences of these subjects need more extreme and attractive emotional stimulation.
As a result, the books became more and more crazy, the sq comics became more and more exaggerated, and the political opinions of politicians became more and more outrageous.
But this is not a bad thing, because change itself is the meaning. If it is a pool of stagnant water, it is not a good sign.
"Hahaha, Kurt, don't worry, if you really plan to do this, you will never be a member of the House of Representatives!"
Who said that homeless people are all idiots and trash? ?
At least this complainer still has a certain level of understanding of a normal person.
"How do you know I'm not good? With your support, I'll find other people who are willing to support me. Maybe I can really be chosen?"
I'm a little tired standing. Scott adjusted his posture, sat on the roof of the car, and talked to the people below.
"Those politicians all wear suits and ties. Look at yourself, wearing nondescript and stupid clothes. How can you find a politician with a polo shirt and sweatpants!"
Kurt listens The guidance in the headset answered with a smile.
"Because my pants were stained after eating last night and haven't dried yet!"
Eris is directing his street campaign in a black commercial vehicle not far away. This agent is very knowledgeable. of.
“Hahaha~”
Kurt’s humorous answer made the homeless people burst into laughter.
They thought that the golden retriever veteran's appearance and sitting posture were very stupid, and he looked very much like one of their own, and his answers were also very 'real', so they gave Kurt goodwill.
"Dude, you're not on the streets anymore. You said you were going to run for the House of Representatives, but you still have to live, so what are you doing now?"
This question was also prepared by Scott in advance. He replied pretending to be embarrassed.
“I now work as a plumber and run for office in my free time. You know, my damn ex-wife can legally take every penny in my account.
Therefore, I can’t work more. The more I work, the more I lose.
I thought, if those politicians are so stupid, why can’t I do it?
Those people can steal the power of the country and fool us poor people, why can't we resist?
Politicians from the two parties have been fighting for so many years. Has our country changed for the better?
Have our lives gotten better?
No!
Not at all!
If so, why are we living on the streets?
The Donkey Party deliberately relaxed immigration restrictions in order to get votes. Those illegal immigrants from who knows where took away our jobs and made our lives a mess!
But the Donkey Party still dares to brazenly say that it is progressive and represents civil rights!
The Xiang Party is similar, cutting taxes for big capitalists and increasing budgets for police departments, but have they given any help to us unlucky people?
No, not at all, they just want us to die here, preferably from disease, drug addiction, or something else!
Many of you, like me, are living on the streets because of judicial sanctions.
You all know my story. I fought for my country, even if it was an unjust war. But as an ordinary soldier, I fought for my country and stayed in the war zone for so many years. .
I want to be a congressman, go to Capitol Hill and look at those gentlemen, and tell them that America is not a country for big capitalists, it is also an America for poor people like us! ”
It’s all emotions, and a bunch of lies and loopholes. In a sense, Kurt has become a mature politician.
He said things that he didn’t even believe, encouraging the audience. their emotions.
Now, in his words, America has become the America of the poor.
Tomorrow, when he changes to a middle-class community, he will say that America is the America of hard-working and good people.
When he goes to a neighborhood with many immigrants, he will say that America is the America of new immigrants.
As long as you can give him votes, his political opinions can be changed - they are always marginal political opinions.
The homeless people were cheering, cheering that a waste like themselves could be regarded as the master of America by Kurt, cheering for Kurt's curse.
Jumping out of the car, Kurt fell awkwardly on purpose, and the crowd burst into laughter again. After cheering, they seemed to have dropped their expectations for Kurt. Looking at this clown-like 'candidate', these bums just wanted to laugh at him severely.
The severe beatings of reality have made these people numb. After the emotions are released, they feel extremely empty. No matter how angry, painful and trying to change, they cannot get around the iron-clad reality.
No one would think that Kurt could become a member of Parliament.
It’s just that the next time they brag with other homeless people, they will inadvertently mention Kurt and say.
‘Hey, you know, that idiot who got cuckolded by his wife is actually running for the House of Representatives. ’
That’s enough.
A large number of street activities, extreme political opinions, the support of behind-the-scenes bosses, and the familiarity or at least hearing of the constituency voters are all necessary links.
If it works, continue. If it doesn’t, optimize the process and then continue.
Mr. Cheng bets not one or two, but a bunch.
Those who have already achieved success include Mike Peng, Niu Sen, and Wolff, while those who are still working hard include Kurt and Fidel.
"You did a pretty good job, but the words you used were a little too deliberate. Be careful, when you face groups like homeless people, you should use the most mindless everyday language."
If we give Eris a strict definition of his current job, he may be regarded as an investment manager who always deals in political investments.
Mr. Cheng gives money to support, and Eris is responsible for implementing Mr. Cheng’s demands.
Whether it is based on his own work or the special relationship between Kurt and Chengdu, Eris is very willing to provide close guidance during Kurt's street campaign.
"Mr. Eris, well, if I hold an event in a middle-class community, should I use more serious words?"
Scott is still a bit spiritual, Eris nodded in approval.
“Brother, you are very good. When the time comes, your clothing design and event design will have to be redesigned.
Including designing well for media promotions in the future - we need to find a The most secure model that can highlight your personal characteristics. Of course, these things are still far away.
Chan's expectation for you is that you will not lose so embarrassingly in next year's constituency battle. After all, you have just just arrived. Start.”
The golden retriever veteran shrank his neck uneasily and asked.
"Mr. Eris, don't I have a chance? I mean, if I work hard enough."
People are always eager to succeed, Kurt has seen Wolfe in The courage of the California Elephant Party to manipulate the situation in all directions has shown President Cheng's wisdom in manipulating the overall situation from behind the scenes.
In his opinion, since he has strong support within the Elephant Party and can bring new growth to the Elephant Party at the voter level, there is always a chance, right?
“It’s not easy. The constituency I chose for you is already a relatively easy constituency. There are three candidates with relatively strong political foundations here.
One is a current congressman who is a lawyer. His son was involved in a certain murder of a prostitute. For some reason, this information was exposed, but it has not made it to the news media on a large scale.
The second place, and the person who lost to the current congressman last time, is a well-known local educator, but she is a bit older. Our expectation for you is to outlast her. "
"Oh, don't look at me like that, I mean, until the end of her political life, she can't still be elected to the House of Representatives at the age of sixty, right? "
Seeing that Kurt's eyes were wrong, Eris hurriedly explained.
Scott suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. He was still calculating just now. Based on the current average life expectancy, the tactics to survive the old lady are estimated. It will take him at least twenty years.
"What about the third one?"
"The third one, like the first two, is also from the Donkey Party, but he is a staff member of a charity organization and is also well-known in the local area."
Campaigning is never a simple game of stacking campaign funds. The 'qualifications' of the candidates themselves are also a key part.
"Kurt, don't be anxious. After you accumulate a few years in this constituency, you will have opportunities in the future."
Eris has seen too many eager candidates. If you can tomorrow Who is willing to endure the rapid rise to success until the day after tomorrow?
Kurt hesitated for a moment, and considering that Eris was also a long-term 'best friend' of President Cheng, he spoke.
"Chan told me that as long as I visit every street and community in the constituency three times, he can get me 100% elected. Do you know this?"
Ah ?
Everyone in Eris is stupid, how can they still make such a promise?
“If this is Chan, he may have some special method, but I still suggest that you do it step by step, as he said, the premise is that you have to go all over the constituency and let the local people Know you exist.
The difference here is that after you are selected in the future, enough appearances in the early stage to scan your face will allow those who do not recognize you to know you, and they will say, "Oh, it's him."
Of course some special means exist, but you have to be able to 'seem to be able', otherwise, if you are too reluctant, there will be many uncontrollable risks. "
Eris's main occupation in the past was that of an agent, an agent who helped candidates do certain things in gray areas. He was very familiar with the implementation of such special methods.
" Well, I have another concern. The campaign slogan you chose for me is too extreme, Mr. Eris. Will this reduce my base of voters? ”
Eris smiled, Kurt’s question was a standard political novice question.
The basic base is the foundation of politicians, but the source of the basic base is complex.
Extremeization has the disadvantages of extremeness, but the advantage is that appropriate extremeization can lock. Note that it locks part of the basic market.
Ten birds in the bush are worse than one in the hand. If Kurt can really develop homeless homeless people into his base, then even if he cannot become a congressman, he can still play a decisive role in the California Elephant Party. !
“Kurt, don’t think so much. You have an advantage over those politicians who look mature and reliable. The incompetent establishment has ruled this country for too long.
This constituency has been the territory of the Donkey Party for the past twenty years, but every time more than 40% of the voters choose candidates from the Elephant Party. They are disgusted and even hate the incompetent Donkey Party members. < br>
Elephant party voters plus bum votes. Trust me, you'll have a chance. ”
Here, there is a mistake in Eris’s judgment.
Are the establishment incompetent?
Of course not, they just have a position.
Specific It’s hard to say where he stands, but he must be different from those homeless people
"When I was holding an event just now, there were several volunteers distributing food watching from a distance. They were temporary employees affiliated with a pro-Donkey Party charity.
Mr. Eris, California's Sanctuary State Policies are the political agenda of the Donkey Party, including the welfare of the homeless.
Now I want to attract homeless people as a vote base, is this? ”
< br>Eris waved her hand, laughed and pointed at Kurt.
“You finally noticed this, Kurt, hahaha.
Don't worry, the Donkey Party is responsible for giving them food, and you are responsible for giving them hope. Your work does not conflict! ”
(End of this chapter)