Chapter 94

Chapter 94 Opportunity to join the energy industry

It's good to have an experienced professional on your side.

Soon, Abel learned that this book would be considered a green book.

Laomei also talks about packaging.

Zhengzhi's gifts are not easy to get.

There are many limitations. For example, according to current regulations, in each election, individual donations to a candidate cannot exceed 2,000 USD and total annual donations cannot exceed 37,500 USD.

Individual contributions to political action committees may not exceed $5,000 per year.

After listening to Dewayne's explanation, Abel looked at him: "Dewayne, there's always a way, right?"

If this regulation is strictly enforced, in 2016 it will not exceed 8 billion VND.

It cannot be so exaggerated every time there is a general election.

So, even though regulations are regulations, there must be a way around the limitations they impose. Otherwise it's not a dollar a vote.

"Ha~" Dwyane blinked, "It's actually very simple. Abel.

For example, you have a business and your business has about 100 people. "

"Everyone supports Mr. Smith and everyone is willing to support him with a check."

"The Federation will not ban it, because it is consistent with freedom and democracy."

"Do you understand that?"

Abel understood immediately. He suddenly realized that it was still possible.

By analogy, he immediately understood why the Koch brothers had influence over the upper class in the United States.

It's not just the reason why these internet giants seem to be richer.

Because even if the Internet giants are rich, they really don't have many people under them.

The entire Internet company has tens of thousands of employees, a quite remarkable number. Like Apple at its peak, the company has about 130,000 employees.

Sounds like a lot, a bit scary, right?

But you know, Apple is already at the top of the technology company.

A typical medium-sized industrial corporation usually has tens of thousands of employees.

A group like the Koch Group is involved in many industries and most of them are labor-intensive industries. The number of employees working there is really huge.

And compared to technology companies like Apple, most of them are highly educated elites who are very difficult to control.

Most of Koch Group's employees are middle and low-level managers.

Both are within the control and the degree of influence of both by the company is not the same.

The latter employees are more obedient and more willing to cooperate with the boss. This is why the internet giants of the future generation seem to have an especially strong voice and influence in general elections.

But in these matters, giants like Koch have the greatest influence.

Because the influence of the two sides is expressed in different places.

The influence of the Internet giant is mainly on the Internet.

The influence of industry or industrial giants is largely real. As for votes, the real world is clearly more important.

There is another very important difference between the two——

The Koch brothers are a private company and they can do whatever they want.

Internet giants are all listed companies. If they want to do big things, they must go through the board of directors.

This is why the Koch Group's influence in this sector is greater than that of other industrial giants.

Because many other industrial giants are also listed companies. In this regard, the influence of listed companies cannot be compared with that of private companies.

This is Abel's own alignment after Dwayne finished speaking.

I don't know if that's the case, but I'll find out later.

Abel said: "Understood. I was just about to have a company move to Tarrant."

After thinking about it, Abel felt uneasy: "In addition, I was recently able to invest in some industries in Tarrant.

"Mr. Devine, do you have any suggestions?"

Dwayne laughed loudly. The old white man glanced at Alexander, who had his hand on his chest and looked like an idiot.

Dwyane is now a little jealous of Alexander for having such a son.

Wanting to help his father, the most important thing is to have money.

The last time Abel returned, he confessed his wealth to Alexander.

When Alexander convinces Devine, he also reveals Abel's net worth to Devine. This is why Dwyane is willing to make concessions.

So Dwayne knew Abel wasn't bragging when he said that.

Dwayne arrived today. Besides wanting to meet Abel, he also wanted to know how Abel would help Alexander.

"I'm not very good at investing." "But I think Ales Company is a good choice," Devine said. The main reason is that it is currently on sale and easier to buy. "

"Beer? Abel had never heard of that name and he looked at Alexander.

The latter knew his doubts, and explained to him:

"Aleswas and Electricity Company.

One of the electric companies in Tarrant County, more than a thousand farms receive electricity from this company. In Tarrant County, it has about a quarter of a million customers. "

Listening to his father, Abel understood the nature of this business.

An electric company.

There is no doubt that electric utilities in the United States are privately owned.

There are more than 200 electric utilities in the United States, and large-scale giants include American Electric Power and Edison.

Smaller ones like Aleswas and Electric. In Texas alone there are dozens of electric utilities.

"Alright." Abel said: "In the future I will find someone to contact and research this company."

Abel guessed that Dwayne must have something to do with this company.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have recommended this business to him, even though buying it would really help Alexander's election campaign.

No profits, no early growth, this description could basically describe all American capitalists and politicians.

"The reason I introduced Ales," Dwyane explains. The reason is because prices are currently cheap and the company is currently insolvent with a debt of 200 million USD.

It may not cost much to buy, but debt is a headache. "

"Importantly, this affects the freedom of access to electricity for one in six Tarrants."

"Buy it and let it energize these people.

Then there is a high probability that these people will be able to support the candidate who will rejuvenate Alès. "

After hearing what he said, Abel nodded. Abel knew what Dwayne said made sense, but Abel didn't take it for granted.

If that's true, then Abel also wants someone to find out if this company is a scam or not.

And once you have this business, how much will it cost to achieve the efficiency that Devine said.

Abel also needs to know whether this investment is useless or not.

After confirming them, he will decide whether to act or not. Anyway, I really want to help my father, there are many ways to use it.

There is no need to fall into a hole.

Thinking about it, Abel just wanted to ask a few more questions.

At this moment, his cell phone rang.

"I will take the call." After some consideration, the caller was David Mellon, Abel said. "Please." Dwayne smiled.

Alexandre said nothing, just looked at his son.

Abel stood up and went into the empty room next to the conference room.

After entering, he connected the phone.

The phone had just been connected and we didn't have time to exchange pleasantries. David Mellon said there, "Abel, I think it's best if you turn back now."

"What happened?"

"Right now.

People from the financial crimes team of the Manhattan District Attorney's office went to Smith Capital. "

"They have a search warrant. They took a lot of equipment, including Sophia and Jace."

"I contacted Miss Caroline and she told you to come right back, but don't worry too much."

"fxxk!"

Abel growled.

"I got it."

"I'll be right back," he said. »

(end of this chapter)