Chapter 212: A New Way of Singing Short for Bears
Edward returned to New York with a sore back and legs......
Without saying a word, he hid in the bedroom and locked the door, and slept until the next morning.
Only then did he feel that his body had recovered a little, just as he wondered if he should get some high-protein tonic.
Carl Wright came to report that Hefner was very efficient, and 50w dollars were remitted directly, and Edward calculated the time, and estimated that the goods were still on and off the private jet.
Moreover, the other party transferred several valuable companies (which had actual business dealings, but were very suitable for stock trading) to Edward's name through formalities, so that Carl Wright could take advantage of the waistcoat to absorb the chips.
Obviously, this guy is extremely satisfied with Edward.
Of course, these companies Edward did not intend to accept it, and when this big deal was over, they would definitely have to return it to the other party.
They are all people who want to be big, and they can't take advantage of such trivial things, and leaving a good impression on each other is more important than anything else.
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At Edward's insistence, Carl Wright took him on a trip to Wall Street to visit the famous New York Stock Exchange.
Edward said that he wanted to be familiar with the battlefield, but in fact, he wanted to find an insider who didn't spend money to take him to see this legendary place.
The thought of having a big match with the opponent in the near future couldn't help but prevent him from suffering from the second illness.
The New York Stock Exchange, in fact, consists of two buildings, 11 Wall Street in 1922 and 18 Broad Street in 1903.
Broad Street and Wall Street cross, and the New York Stock Exchange occupies a block, which is also in keeping with its size and style.
As the world's largest stock exchange, it would be a bit unreasonable to shrink on the side of the street, after all, this is a U.S. exchange and not a Somali pirate bazaar.
Standing in the corridor on the second floor, Carl Wright pointed to the bulletproof glass in front of him and said, "Two years ago, there was no such thing. But in '67, Abby Hoffman made a fuss, and it didn't take long to add it. Now it looks like a zoo, and we're visiting the stockbrokers in the infield below. β
Edward felt that the other party's analogy was quite correct, and from the point of view, the trading floor was very huge, and the area was not inferior to that of a large indoor stadium.
On the surrounding color electronic displays, various securities quotes are displayed in the style of marquees.
In the past life, this was a commonplace scene, but now it is the first in the world, this old-fashioned electronic display is actually composed of a huge amount of rice-sized red and green light-emitting diodes, the display effect is average, and the appearance is coarse and black, but now this is a great black technology.
At the very least, the Moscow Stock Exchange would be even more spectacular if it wanted to, with countless tubes painted in red and green, the size of an adult's finger, forming a display screen, which was too punk. Of course, the premise is that they first own a public company and stocks...... After all, the Red Empire believed that patent law was a bourgeois monopoly of the means of production...... Although this is a big convenience for them to copy Western equipment, in turn, the AK47 and RPG2, which could have received soft royalties, are also equivalent to free disclosure to the world.
The trading floor is dominated by several large rings of desks and open filing cabinets, behind each desk there is one or several people busy operating.
"By the way, Abby Hoffman, Hansen's idol? What did he do in '67? β
"He took a circle of people and threw dollars down from where we were standing nowβthe kind he painted, of course...... This guy is crazy, but he's very sober on the key issues, and those things, which look a lot like dollars, but avoid all the elements, so that the FBI can't arrest him for using counterfeit money......"
"Uh......" Edward covered his forehead, this hero is really out of the ordinary.
"Is he still locked up because of the Chicago Democratic convention?" He continued.
"Yes, plus Bobby Hill of the Black Panther Party, there are eight of them...... It is said that the situation is not good. Originally, the Democratic administration had already planned not to pursue it. But when Nixon came to power, Mitchell became attorney general, and you know, when this guy was in New York State, the famous 'moral obligation bond' came from him. β
"Moreover, this guy is also Nixon's closest partner, and he is the most reliable guy in Nixon's campaign in this election."
Edward shrugged, "It's this bastard, and the eight people in the Chicago case are only ......"
"yes, Hansen is now looking for people to organize demonstrations to get those eight people out...... But I don't think it will have much effect. β
Tax BondsRevenue bonds are a special type of municipal bond that is characterized by a guarantee that only the income of a specific income-producing entity is used for the purpose of the bond, and not the tax is repaid.
Unlike general obligation bonds, only the income specified in the legal contract between the bondholder and the bond issuer is required to be used to repay the principal and interest of the bond, and other income (especially tax revenue) and the general credit of the issuer are not subject to this restriction. Since the level of collateral is not as pledged as a general obligation bond, the interest rate of a revenue bond may be slightly higher than that of a general obligation bond; However, they are often considered the second safest type of municipal bond.
Under the U.S. system, it is found that bonds are very important things, which cannot be decided by the executive, and must be approved by the legislature before they can be allowed to be issued.
But both Congress and state legislatures are more interested in this thing, and this is also the main point of contention between the two parties.
Mitchell's creative concept of "moral obligation bonds" is a perfect solution to this problem.
He attached captions directly to the bonds, allowing them to convey the state's intent to meet bond payments without placing them under legal obligations.
In an interview, Mitchell bluntly stated that he would never oppose the creation of a "form of political elitism that bypasses the voters' right to vote or initiative."
In fact, he has done just that, using his expertise to help state governments legally circumvent the parliamentary approval process, thereby raising the borrowing ceiling for state and city borrowers.
The state legislature was furious about this, partly because Mitchell had "stolen" the power that belonged to them.
What's even more unbearable is that this guy is a Republican, and the mayor he assists, Lindsay, is naturally also a Republican.
Power is like money in your pocket, it is not easy to get out if you go in, and if you want to give it to your own people.
If the mayor of the Democratic Party does such a thing, forget it, after all, everyone will close their eyes and forget the past, and then share the account together.
But when Mitchell did this, a large budget went out, and they couldn't even drink a sip of soup.
It's not very hurtful, it's extremely insulting.
Since the Democratic Party is relatively strong in the media, what is the public image of Mr. Mitchell...... Ahem, that's it, in short, it is definitely not comparable to the predecessor Clark, and it is generally slightly better than Dr. Goebbels.
"So, Hansen has been busy looking for money lately! It costs a lot of money to hire a lawyer, and the case is clearly that the Justice Department wants to use these eight people to make a decision...... "Carl Wright said sullenly, "This is the order that the Republican administration emphasized." β
"No wonder, I said, why is this guy so enthusiastic about our investment business," Edward suddenly realized, "He also wants to take this opportunity to pay for legal fees." β
"Yes, although we can launch a national fundraiser, in fact, it has been launched, and the donations are very enthusiastic, but you and I both know that it is impossible to close this kind of case without delaying it for a year or two...... And, to be honest, received more leaves than money. β
"So, we have to win this time?" Edward smiled.
"Yes!" Carl Wright's eyes lit up, "That's what fascinates me about Hansen, he's usually confused, but at times like this, he's very brave and good at taking pressure." Think about it, if he loses all his money, he will most likely go to jail for it, if someone denounces it. This guy was already on the government's blacklist, and the government was worried that he wouldn't be able to catch it. β
Carl Wright looked very excited, "But he didn't care about it, in order to help those eight people who had nothing to do with him get out of prison, he really let go." He staked his future. β
"Well, he's a tough revolutionary, so Carl, the pressure on your shoulders isn't light......"
"Of course, so, this time I chose to stay here, and I will do my best to win this fight...... And ......"
He blushed suddenly.
Edward was stunned, "What else?" β
"Uh-huh, well, Hansen's heart ......"
Edward almost vomited blood, "Listen to me, there is an old Chinese saying that a twisted melon is not sweet, and it is said that the cow does not drink water and presses its head...... Right, it's okay for you to like him, but, but, this guy doesn't like you"
Carl Wright's eyes were red.
He hurriedly apologized "Sorry, I didn't mean that, I mean this guy likes women, but, but you're a man, right......"
"This is going to convert her, isn't it...... Right, you know what I mean! β
"I know," Carl Wright bit his lip and nodded, "I'm sure he'll be moved by me......"
"Hey, when this is over, I'll take Hansen to China, where there is a city rich in pandas, and he may change his orientation there......"
"Really?" Carl Wright's big eyes flickered.
"I should, but I can't guarantee it, except to say that the city is really ...... Particularly...... Really ......"
"Well, I believe you!" Carl Wright looked at Edward with affection.
This made the latter shudder.
Not discriminating against is as it should be.
But being stared at like this by a 0, no one can stand it.
Perhaps Carl Wright didn't think much of Edward, and his "cuteness" had become a habit, but for the latter, it was still a huge adventure.
He pondered that he would have to lock the door when he was in the room tonight, so that at least he could feel a little safe.
However, Carl Wright quickly adjusted his mindset and continued to brief Edward, "Wall Street is old, older than the United States, and so is the New York Stock Exchange, so although it uses the most advanced technology, it is in the service of the traditional system. β
"Transactions have to be carried out through brokers, and of course, now brokers have become bigger and have opened economic companies (brokers). Brokers need to apply for a license to trade on the floor, and there are probably more than 1,000 broker seats on the NYSE, and each seat is worth nearly $50w. β
"So expensive......"
"Yes, in fact, this is tantamount to limiting the size of the broker/economic company, tying it to the chariot of the New York Stock Exchange in disguise, and allowing the two sides to form a community of interests, which can be said to be a monopoly privilege, but at least it is fair. Otherwise, the Chicago Board of Trade and the Philadelphia Exchange, which were established at the same time, would not have been transformed into small exchanges that could only operate local businesses. It's a business success. β
"The main economic company we chose this time is the Barnes family company, which has been a broker on the New York Stock Exchange for five consecutive generations since 1894, and is a recognized veteran in the field, although the fees are slightly more expensive, but the trading service they provide is the best, and the internal settlement is very fast, which can be called the first in the whole meter. In addition, their work ethic is also very good, and they never make any comments about the business they handle. β
"Well, you're an expert, and it's all up to you. We must not let small money drag down big plans."
At the same time, mainstream media such as Wall Street, mainly financial newspapers and magazines, are still endlessly publishing empty words about theaters across the United States.
Those clichΓ©s aside.
Some of the points are very interesting, and at first glance it is very confusing, even Edward, the traverser, was almost taken into the ditch.
For example, a certain electronic technology magazine also joined the bearish chorus, but the entry point is different:
Sales of record players and vinyl records have been declining with the invention of the Cassette Tape by Philip in 1964, and the advent of record players has led to the closure of a large number of small theaters and concert halls, the magazine said.
If sound can be recorded on tape almost permanently, why can't the picture?
And pointed out that in fact, ten years ago, machines were already produced in the laboratory that could be used to record footage and record it on tape, but it was not possible to bring it to market on a large scale for the time being because of the cost.
With the rapid advancement of technology, eventually everyone will choose to watch movies anytime and anywhere on the TV at home, rather than having to go to the cinema.
The magazine also proudly stated: "It is reported that the Apollo moon landing program has a plan to transmit television signals from the moon to the ground, but will it be more difficult to turn a television program into a tape than from the earth to the moon?" β
I have to admit that this is definitely a master of rhythm.
Then the writing changed and cut in from another angle: buying popcorn and Coke from the supermarket and eating them at home is much cheaper than at the cinema.
This made Edward also have to sigh, there are big and small, from the stars and the sea to the trivial, this rhythm is really speechless.
Of course, this is an electronic technology magazine after all, and it can't be too empty, and in the end it's just a tactful summary:
In the years to come, perhaps those large and super-large cinema companies will be able to continue to survive, and some companies with "glorious history but poor actual operation and depressed stock prices" are better off recognizing the situation now and discontinuing themselves.
"It's a rehash of the same old tune, nothing new...... I can recite all of these words......" Edward replied haphazardly, holding up the magazine.
This article is actually very innovative, and even Meghan and others are not optimistic about the future of the theater company, and even have some lack of confidence in this plan.
As for Edward, although the memories of his past life are blurry, he still remembers some details of his life, in his previous life, not only did the movie theater not close, but opened more and more.
Of course, you can't say this to anyone else.
But it doesn't prevent him from brainwashing others: "The theater will not die!" The difference between the 20-inch and 300-inch screens is noticeable to everyone! β
Seeing that Meghan was still a little unconvinced, he was angry and whispered, "Damn, when you went back to watch "Deep Throat", you had your mouth wide open, do you expect to get this near-perfect viewing experience from the TV?" Think of the balls bigger than your head being swallowed in your mouth, how many people will refuse this extreme sensory stimulation? β
When the head stick was drunk, Megan immediately woke up.
Immediately, the flush on his face flew up, his eyes flowed, and Edward shouted in his heart that it was not good, and he was about to pull out his legs and flash people.
After all, he was a step slower, grabbed by Megan, and dragged him up to the bedroom on the second floor......
The magazine was thrown into the fireplace by Megan......
The fire licked suddenly, and the paper gradually turned yellow and black, and finally turned to ashes.
In the bedroom on the second floor, a gust of antique wind suddenly hung up:
The cross-necked mandarin duck plays in the water, and the head of the phoenix wears flowers. Joy and diligence are connected to the branches, and the beauty and sweetness are concentric and knotted.
One will put the red lips closely, and the other will snuggle the pink face. Luo socks are tall, and two crescent moons are exposed on the shoulders; The hairband is slanted, and a golden cloud is piled up next to the pillow.
Swear to the sea and the mountains, and fight a thousand kinds of charm; Shy clouds and timid rain, rubbing thousands of enchanting. It is just the sound of the warbler, which does not leave the ears. Sweetly spitting with relish, smiling and sticking out the tip of the tongue. The willow waist veins are thick, and the cherry mouth is slightly panting.
The starry eyes are hazy, and the sweat is fragrant; The crisp chest is rippling, and the trickle of dew drops the peony heart. Straight Rao matches the marriage harmony, it is really affectionate and delicious.