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Just saw an eye opening Sixty Minutes show today about what is going on in Hong Kong with the protests in regards to China. I knew about the protests of the people of Hong Kong previously.
What I did not know, is that attempts to make statements in support of the people of Hong Kong and their protests against China and its government appears to be being suppressed either directly or indirectly by some American companies. Big companies such as the NBA, Apple and Google to name a few.
Upon looking at the situation, it appears the people of Hong Kong tasted freedom and it appears China is trying to erode the freedom through various means. It appears that the people of Hong Kong want freedom and to not be ruled by China. It appears China has a history of human rights abuses and a history of violently attacking protests in the past. It appears the people of Hong Kong want no part of that type of government and system.
1. Do you think support for these protests and for the people of Hong Kong is being suppressed (to one degree or another) by some American companies?
2. If so, is China having influence on these American companies?
3. If China is having influence on these American companies, are these companies who previously gave the impression of furthering positive social change and agenda’s for society being exposed as really just answering to money?
For the elites, the worst thing that could happen to them is China cutting them off from their precious slave labor. In that case, they would have to return much work to the USA, where they will pay dearly for it. So, they will bend over for China because at least they can get rich dealing with communist China. They will not get so rich if they have to bring jobs back to the USA, especially with generation soyboy in the job market.
So, whatever China says, the elites, and the businesses that depend on China for profits, will bow their heads and follow marching orders. Their loyalty is to money, not the American people, and definitely not the idea of American prosperity. No one with wealth is going to dare speak out against their masters, the communist Chinese government. This thing in Hong Kong, it's nothing. You should not to even be thinking it. You can trust the wealthy elites, they wouldn't mislead or intentionally distract you... Would they?
For the elites, the worst thing that could happen to them is China cutting them off from their precious slave labor. In that case, they would have to return much work to the USA, where they will pay dearly for it. So, they will bend over for China because at least they can get rich dealing with communist China. They will not get so rich if they have to bring jobs back to the USA, especially with generation soyboy in the job market.
So, whatever China says, the elites, and the businesses that depend on China for profits, will bow their heads and follow marching orders. Their loyalty is to money, not the American people, and definitely not the idea of American prosperity. No one with wealth is going to dare speak out against their masters, the communist Chinese government. This thing in Hong Kong, it's nothing. You should not to even be thinking it. You can trust the wealthy elites, they wouldn't mislead or intentionally distract you... Would they?
Well said.
The wealthy elite would have a few fewer yachts if the American companies that sold to American consumers had to pay decent wages to actual American workers, so they're certainly not going to jeopardize their ability to use third world sweatshop labor.
"1. Do you think support for these protests and for the people of Hong Kong is being suppressed (to one degree or another) by some American companies?"
yes.
"2. If so, is China having influence on these American companies?"
yes.
"3. If China is having influence on these American companies, are these companies who previously gave the impression of furthering positive social change and agenda’s for society being exposed as really just answering to money?"
yes.
The wealthy elite would have a few fewer yachts if the American companies that sold to American consumers had to pay decent wages to actual American workers, so they're certainly not going to jeopardize their ability to use third world sweatshop labor.
I would have to agree with andywire too. But not just the elite, as there are plenty of small business people who buy less then a shipping container load of products a year. Either way, it was big business that opened the flood Gates. After Tenimen Square, China should have never should have been given Favored Nation trading status in the first place. Now they are the biggest polluter in the world
Lebron James, normally outspoken about abuses and human rights issues against African Americans, speaks about the NBA's response in regard to this situation and the situation of human rights abuses in China and Hong Kong protesting.
From his statements, is he standing for freedom of speech, the right to protest unharmed and for human rights in this situation or is he standing with NBA censorship/silencing of voicing ones opinion and the almighty dollar?
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