社评0715 美国人的政商关係

美国人的政商关係

我们在美国生活数十年，这𥚃就是我们的家。我们大家希望不断融入这个社会，说实在也是為了生存，更要发展政商关係，否则我们永远是局外人。

从美国总统、参眾议员、市长、议员之选举都是选民们一票票选举出来，他们是否可以当选取就於二两因素，第一是选票，第二是钞票，缺一不可。如果没有钱就无法买广告推广自己，大量文宣，找人帮忙，如果经费不足选上机会很低。另外之选票，这和前者紧密相关，文宣做好自然知名度强，被选中之机会大增。

在美国民主制度之下，许多特殊之政治委员会都会以特定之目标支持特定之候选人，换言之他们当选后也要為捐款人服务，这也是变相的贿选，但是合法的，美国之许多法官是选举產生的，為了讨好选民，也需要调整对他捐助者之意愿。

在美国久了，我们也要入乡随俗，经常举办各种募款活动，增进和候选人之接触，增进情谊，以便随时得到些帮助，这也是非常正常之事。

华裔同胞应深切体认这项选举文化，唯有出钱出力去投票才会显示我们的力量。

American Political And Business Relations

We have lived in the United States for decades. This is our home. We all hope to continue to integrate into this society by being active both in politics and in business. In fact, it is also a matter of survival. To be active in both areas we need to actively participate in and be engaged in the political process while developing strong business relations. Otherwise, we will always be looked at as outsiders.

From the election of the President of the United States to the Senate, the House of Representatives, the mayor, and the city councils, voters are elected by one vote. Whether they can be elected depends on two factors. The first is votes, and the second is banknotes. If there is a lot of publicity, find someone to help get the word out. If the funds are insufficient, the chance of being elected is very low. All the resulting votes are closely related to the former. If the publicity is carried out effectively, popularity of the candidate will increase naturally, and the chance of being elected will increase greatly.

Under the American democratic system, many special political action committees will support specific candidates with specific goals and agendas. In other words, after they are elected, they will also be expected to serve their donors. This is also a form of bribery in disguise, but it is legal. Many judges in the United States are elected for the sake of pleasing the voters and they also need to adjust to the wishes of their respective donors.

We have been in the United States for a long time, and we have to "do as the Romans do." We often hold various fundraising activities to increase contact with candidates and enhance friendships so that we can get some help at any time it is needed. This is also very normal and how the system works.

Chinese compatriots should clearly understand this election culture. Only by spending money and making the effort to vote can we show our strength both as individuals and as a community.