“Xi Jinping has finally achieved his ultimate goal when he first embarked on Chinese politics — that is to be the Mao Zedong of the 21st century,” said Willy Lam, a political analyst at the Chinese University in Hong Kong, referring to the founder of communist China.
This.
This is a naked power grab, only with none of the populist charm Mao may have had. Its really looking like any real hopes for democracy in China died in 1989 in Tiananmen Square.
C’mon, don’t give Donnie or his minions any ideas! You know he has a fondness for autocrats and has no respect for the U.S. Constitution!
Trump’s favorite dream.
The Chinese people have spoken! The Great, err, Dear, err. Wise Leader forever!
You hadn’t figured that out? Well, maybe you’re still young.
I’d still love to ask Bill Clinton why, just 12 years after Tiananmen, China was admitted to the WTO.
No point asking Donald Trump why he crapped on TPP which in its Obama configuration would have at least restored some privilege over China between the US and its allies. Now our allies are forced in China’s direction.
Somehow, I think Donnie will get more than two terms.
Just depends on how pissed the judge is at sentencing…
I have to admit, I felt no small amount of terror immediately upon finishing reading your first sentence.
Thanks for saving me with your second sentence.
The CPC is the world’s biggest business. The backlash from emperorizing Xi could be profound. CEO’s retire and it’s best when the do before they pass their sell-by date (e.g. GE). For China, it’s about the stability and preserving the one-party franchise. Moreover, there is a long-career path, over 30 years, for most officials seeking to rise to the top. Jamming up the permanent committee would screw up the career flow for thousands of high officials.
The memo hasn’t been released yet.
The executive order letting the country know:
“That “I” Donald Trump will forever be the president of The United States of America until I die, at which time Ivanka will be placed at said position with Jr. and Jared sharing the duties she requires of them. Melania will be sent back to Slovenia, ASAP”.