Chapter 711

With the sweep operations in Manhattan, New York, protests and demonstrations nationwide were restricted despite some coordination attempts which proved futile!

New York, Molly Bloom resided in a farm estate in Bedford.

Charles looked at the cover of the magazine Ad Busters he held, featuring a female ballet dancer performing on the iconic Wall Street bull.

"Did the Wall Street movement spread initially through this Canadian magazine?" Charles asked while sitting on the sofa.

"Yes, then it spread through the internet, with more people joining, and various organizations helped in the promotion and coordination," Molly Bloom said as she handed Charles a drink, "This time, many people were arrested!"

"You didn't get involved, did you?" Charles looked up at Molly Bloom.

Molly Bloom shook her head, "I only anonymously funded them and focused on some of the radical organizations and youth associations. Black people from the slums and those burdened with foreign debt are easily agitated. The ones lighting fires and throwing Molotov cocktails in Zuccotti Park were probably those black people from the slums!"

Charles chuckled, "Indeed, this time the black community taught the Jews a lesson."

They propagated among the black community that their money was being earned by Jewish financial moguls, who now wanted to suppress their protests by force?

"Boss, these organizations are very disorganized and can't counter the government's tactics," Molly Bloom clearly saw that the mainstream media still protected the interests of those in power.

"Ha, they are a group of poor people; who cares about their lives or deaths," Charles said dismissively, "At least this time we struck a heavy blow against Jewish power, especially in Hollywood. Now, there are more voices against Jewish financiers. Before, they couldn't speak up, but now it's different. Many stars no longer have to pander to Jewish lineage. Although Jewish power in Hollywood is still immense, they wouldn't dare support the black community against us now; they even have to join us in defining racism!"

Charles stood up, patted Molly Bloom on the shoulder, and smiled, "Enjoy your holiday!"

Molly Bloom nodded as she watched Charles leave the farm.

...

In Long Island, at Charles' beachfront villa in East Hampton, Britney Spears returned to rest after her concert at the Barclays Center!

"The North American opening of Twilight: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 grossed 138 million dollars, that's amazing," Britney Spears exclaimed with joy while flipping through the newspaper on the sofa.

Charles walked over, kissed her briefly, and then joked, "Next, Skyfall and The Incredible Hulk 2 are also set to release. Universal wants to dominate the Christmas season!"

"Yeah, I need to go back to Los Angeles and then have five concerts in Las Vegas; want to come with me?" Britney Spears wrapped her arms around Charles' neck, "I haven't seen Dashiell in a while, I miss him!"

"Oh, the little rascal eats and sleeps well. Mother said the air in Los Angeles isn't good, so she took him to the ranch in San Luis Obispo," Charles reminded, "I can't go back yet; I have to stay in New York until next month!"

Britney Spears nodded in agreement, "Mrs. Capet is very considerate; the environment at the ranch is indeed much better! By the way, I heard that the NBA League and the players' union reopened labor negotiations. The issue should be resolved soon, right?"

Charles nodded, "Almost, can the season really be canceled?"

...

Charles stayed in New York to exchange opinions with some shareholders of Capet Pictures. Any significant event in the U.S. could be linked to politics. Although the high levels of both U.S. political parties had a unified stance on the Occupy Wall Street movement, political opportunists never lacked; many senators supported the protesters to align with public opinion.

Michael Bloomberg's downfall significantly damaged the Republican power in New York, and Democrats, led by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, wouldn't miss this opportunity. However, Wall Street, being the major source of funds for both parties, both sides wouldn't let Wall Street suffer!

At The Huffington Post headquarters, Arianna Huffington reminded Charles, "The President has been keen on taxing the rich; what do you think?"

"Of course, I support it," Charles laughed, completely unbothered.

For a long while, the U.S. Republican and Democratic parties had been at odds over tax policies. Yet, even the Democratic Party left multiple loopholes for the rich to "legally" avoid taxes. The major targets for taxation were always the middle and lower classes; the "wealthy" people in senators' speeches referred to the American middle class, not top tycoons like Charles.

Because the super-rich had hundreds of ways to avoid taxes! The tax rate for America's wealthiest only made up a small percentage of the total tax collected, far less than ordinary employees and the middle class.

"Increasing taxes now is a good way to divert public attention," Charles scoffed, "But now, the House majority is Republican! This bill has some difficulties!"

"Not much of an advantage; besides, Jewish moguls are facing tough times now. It's not hard to win over some Jewish capital representatives in the Republican Party!" Arianna Huffington pointed out.

Charles disdainfully remarked, "Can these matters affect Jewish moguls? The presidential election is right around the corner. Funds would pour into the campaigns, drawing public attention isn't hard! However, Hollywood is no longer their playground to do as they please. Likely, a few grassroots senators or high-ranking officials will be brought out to quell the public's anger!"

As for a mogul like Michael Bloomberg, no, he would just lie low for a while. Behind the scenes, Jewish capital bigwigs still backed him; Bloomberg LP, one of the Big Four news agencies, wasn't defenseless. Michael Bloomberg, with his long-standing influence in New York, wasn't someone a mere New York State Governor, Andrew Cuomo, could handle!

Obviously, if Charles faced major trouble, he'd be equally unperturbed, as Capet Pictures' NBC was one of the Big Four TV networks. Could California Governor Jerry Brown vie against Charles? Moreover, Charles' power in Hollywood was unparalleled; compared to Michael Bloomberg's influence in New York, Charles' power in California was even more intimidating!

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