Chapter 1474

On February 12, the Thanksgiving Day, another big event happened in the United States.

The Lewinsky incident, which lasted 13 months and was extended by the Paula Jones case, finally came to an end.

On Friday morning, east coast time, the federal Senate officially voted on the two impeachment charges of "obstruction of justice" and "perjury" involved in Clinton's Lewinsky incident. In the end, they all failed to pass by 50 to 50 and 45 to 55 respectively, because the impeachment required the approval of an absolute majority of two-thirds, that is, at least 67 votes.

Although there is no danger, the adverse impact of this local chicken feather political crisis is doomed to be irreparable in the short term. After all, in last year's mid-term election, the people have expressed their disgust with the fact that the two parties, especially the Republican Party, do not do business all day and only dig people's private affairs.

Mexico goes south to California.

On Saturday afternoon, the day after the impeachment, Simon was receiving guests on a yacht off St. Lucas estate.

On the breezy top deck, another well-dressed old man sat next to Simon and was carefully reading a document under the sunshade. The report on the Weijia political team's prediction in advance of the failure of the Republican Party in last year's mid-term election combined with network data.

More than ten minutes later, the old man finally closed the document, but instinctively continued to hold it in his hand and looked at Simon: "it's really... Amazing."

Simon put down his white porcelain teacup, slowly added some green tea to himself, picked it up again, looked across and said, "George, you've been in charge of the CIA, so you can certainly distinguish the authenticity of this report and the value of the data analysis technology behind it, right?"

George, who was in charge of the CIA, is naturally Bush Sr.

This meeting is related to the development of Westeros system for many years to come. Therefore, Simon will not talk with any agent of the Bush family. Of course, he must be the one who can make a decision.

Bush noticed the composure of the young people across from him, released the report without trace, took a sip of the cooled green tea in front of him, wanted to interrupt and compliment, but he couldn't help but go straight to the theme: "Simon, of course I can see, but although there are these data, I'm still curious about how to operate?"

"For example," Simon said: "The first is online. For example, an ordinary working-class voter who was originally more inclined to the Democratic Party. After a hard day's work in the election stage, he returns home and turns on the computer to surf the Internet. On the Internet, he can always see how many work opportunities the Democratic Party's Globalization policy has lost to the American public, and how much extra expenses the Democratic Party's tax increase policy has brought to the hard-working class. The Democratic Party How many scoundrels and lazy people get something for nothing from their welfare policy? Then, do you think his attitude will gradually change? "

Bush nodded and pointed out the problem accurately: "but, Simon, even if you have igrit, I don't think you will and can't do so. Igrit has always been relatively neutral or more biased towards the Democratic Party. Don't you plan to turn it into a Republican media?"

"Of course not," Simon said "But what I just said is not the obvious tendentious operation of Fox TV with only one face. In the information age, the advantage of big data is that we can accurately locate each user through people's online behavior, such as the websites they like to browse, their speeches on social networks, their consumption tendency on shopping platforms, etc A person's political tendency. You know, this is actually very simple. For the need of accurate online advertising, igrit and other platforms have corresponding data analysis teams and huge user behavior databases. These are mainly for commercial needs, but they may turn into political needs. In addition, what we need to do about the operation of elections is to accurately determine Some people who can change the election results, such as the Cuban immigrant group in Florida who tends to the Democratic Party, then carry out precision surgical information delivery, and finally change their political orientation. "

After listening to Simon, although he was still calm on the surface, he unconsciously sat up straight again, learning the posture of the young man opposite leaning against the back of the chair. After a little consideration, he didn't immediately discuss more operation details, but asked: "Simon, you just said first, what was the second time?"

"Next is offline," Simon continued: "Although the Internet penetration rate of the federal government is close to 70%, there are still many people who do not have access to the Internet. This is one of them. In addition, as you just said, I can't turn igrit and other platforms into complete Republican media. Therefore, the strength of online operation must not be too large, which requires you to use the data we give to conduct offline campaigns Operation. George, you know very well that the campaign funds and team resources of each voter are limited. After accurate positioning through our data, you can put your campaign resources to key positions that can reverse the election results, such as the swing city of swing County in a swing state. Oh, many times, there is a vote gap between the two sides in these swing areas There are only a few thousand or even a few hundred votes. As long as you win, it means dozens of electoral votes that can determine the election situation. "

Bush nodded slightly, leaned back on the back of the white rattan chair, pondered a little, finally looked opposite and asked, "Simon, I don't understand why you chose us. Isn't it easier to bet directly on Gore?"

"Of course, it's in the interests of my family," Simon said bluntly: "With the size of Westeros system, my family and the future of the Federation are closely related. For the Democratic Party, I agree with their globalization policy because it is the future of the world, but at the same time, I don't agree with many of the Democratic Party's views, such as high tax rates, too loose immigration policies, and their excessive laissez faire to political correctness. Frankly, some parties In short, George, you know, I like Chinese culture very much, and a core of Chinese culture is balance. Therefore, Bill's eight years is enough. I don't want the Democratic Party to continue for another eight years. It's your turn next. "

George H. W. Bush listened quietly. Although Simon frankly stressed that he wanted to serve his own interests, he was keenly aware of his reservations.

There is also some discomfort.

Since he is a capitalist country, Bush Sr. is certainly aware of the position of capitalists in this country, and the young people opposite the round table are undoubtedly one of the most powerful capitalists in this country and even in this society. However, as a political tycoon with enough power, Bush Sr. instinctively doesn't like the feeling of being manipulated behind the scenes.

However, the reality still needs to be faced.

Putting aside these uncomfortable emotions, Bush nodded and asked, "so, Simon, what about the support at the network level, I mean, such as campaign funds?"

After the mid-term election in 1994, which fundamentally touched the election rules of the United States, the biggest change in recent elections is the rapid rise of election costs. Even if it is understood that this is drinking poison to quench thirst, both parties continue to relax the restrictions on raising election funds.

Since this is the richest capitalist in the world, of course we should talk about money.

Simon also considered this problem and said: "In terms of funds, George, I can't give you too much help on the face of it. You know, after 1994, Washington has kept a close eye on me, not to mention my current position is still on the side of the Democratic Party. Therefore, in next year's general election, what I can promise is to reduce investment in gore and appropriately increase investment in you through the enterprise political action committee under the Westeros system Our help is certainly limited. However, in private, I certainly won't keep how much I can invest, but this kind of investment can't give you an account book. You can only trust me. "

Bush was disappointed, but he also understood that Simon was telling the truth.

Simon is indeed the richest man in the world, but perhaps the least important thing is money. The soft power of Westeros system in all aspects of the country is the key.

Without waiting for Bush's response this time, Simon continued: "In addition, I can promise you a chip today. About igrit, you know, it is the company with the highest market value in the federal stock market, and it is also the most prominent. You can take igrit as a target, launch an antitrust investigation and ask for the company to be split. If you use it properly, I believe you can win a lot for George next year A sum of public opinion support. After all, the public always likes to see the high things destroyed. "

Simon has long determined the split of igrit.

I had thought about how to start it.

The initial idea was to wait until Washington took the initiative to launch an investigation and "resolutely" resist here. You come and go on both sides, let the public eat enough melons, and then pretend to be defeated and start the split. At that time, the politicians will get political achievements, the public will eat melons, the goal will be achieved here, and the contradictions with all parties will be alleviated, killing three birds with one stone.

However, there were hesitations during the period.

People's hearts are always greedy. The public is absolutely fond of this kind of thing, so it can bring rich political capital to politicians. However, if politicians taste the sweetness and go further and take advantage of other Westeros companies, it will be more than worth the loss.

Now, that's a compromise.

Simon took the initiative to bring up the matter and first gave out chips to let some people understand that I was forced to split up not because you initiated an investigation, but because I gave you the opportunity to act together and get what you need. In this way, politicians have made "achievements" and understand how their achievements came from. If they want to make an inch, they have to weigh it.

Bush was really surprised this time: "Simon, are you sure you're not kidding?"

Simon shook his head: "George, I've been thinking about taking the initiative to split igrit. Perhaps the market value of igrit exceeds $600 billion, which seems very shocking to you. However, with the potential volume of the information industry in the future, even if igrit is divided into three according to my plan, I believe that each of the three companies in the future has a market value potential of $trillion. That is However, let's first put forward it on your side and send some political capital. We take what we need. "

Bush Sr. stared at Simon for a moment and finally nodded.

However, what is more shocking is what Simon said. Even if igrit is divided into three, each family will still have a market potential of trillions of dollars in the future.

That's $3 trillion!

Except the United States and Japan, the GDP of any other country in the world is less than $3 trillion.

What's more, it's just igrit. By analogy, what will be the market value of danilis, tincobell, Cisco, AOL, Nokia, etc., which are already growing in Westeros system in the future? How powerful will the wealth represented by these market values and the power behind these wealth be?

Thinking of this, although Bush Sr. was unwilling, he still felt that perhaps it was the best policy for his family to make friends with the young people across the street as much as possible.

Noticing Bush's shock, Simon leisurely picked up the white porcelain teacup in front of him again, sipped a few drinks, and then asked, "so, George, what's the problem?"

George H. W. Bush looked back, shook his head, and then said, "in that case, Simon, what do you want?"

"What I want, as the general direction has just said, I hope this country can maintain a state of balance, neither too left nor too right." Simon said here, took a sip of tea and continued: "as for the specific needs, there is only one for the time being, Secretary of state. I hope Kenneth Starr will be the Secretary of state of the next president."

Bush shook his head subconsciously: "Simon, this position is too important, and Starr is not suitable. Although he has tossed our president a lot in the past few years, Starr is not pleasant to the public. In addition, he seems to have no experience in presiding over foreign affairs."

"Yes," Simon said, "Starr participated in a lot of foreign policy-making when he was with the government. In addition, he also led the negotiations on the control of the Panama Canal. Moreover, the Secretary of state is responsible for foreign affairs and does not need to be liked by the people. By the way, he was also the Republican whip of the house of representatives during your years in power. You should be familiar with him."

Bush hesitated and said, "Simon, I'll think about it."

"Another important point is that Starr has no background. Like Bill, he climbs up from the bottom. This kind of person won't have too many obstacles and can serve us faithfully," Simon added, ignoring Bush's request for consideration, restrained his expression, looked at the opposite side and said: "George, I just promised so much. It's your turn. I have to hesitate my first little request, which makes me very disappointed."

"Simon, this is not a 'small request'," Bush retorted with a bitter smile, but he also understood that he must show enough sincerity and nod decisively and quickly: "OK, Simon, I promise you."

Simon's solemn expression quickly melted into a smile and raised his tea cup to Bush: "well, I wish us a happy cooperation."

Bush then picked up the white porcelain teacup on the table and said, "happy cooperation."