1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll

To be honest, Franklin Roosevelt's reputation among American capitalists at this time was even worse than that of his uncle Theodore Roosevelt. After all, the latter only publicly declared that "capital must serve the public interest", did not say "capital should die", and did not kill too many people.

But Roosevelt was different.

In history, he dared to physically execute the entire clan of capitalists, send the FBI to monitor all opponents and send them to hell. Now he holds the "Neon Genesis Evangelion" in Springfield, holds great power, and does not have to take responsibility on the surface. He is even more "violent" to the extreme.

From now on, all consumption in the United States will be paid for by Mr. Zi.jpg. What?

You don't want to?

Okay, okay, then I'm going to let you see the iron fist of American-style capitalism.

With the actual physical deaths of DuPont and other guys who led the opposition to Springfield, the remaining capitalists did not dare to accuse Roosevelt of "promoting socialism" as they had done in history.

As for the real mastermind behind the scenes, Springfield? Springfield and the others were even more afraid to even think about it.

"Franklin, you need to be bolder and not be afraid of any criticism. As long as everything is for the public good and for the prosperity of our country, no matter whose policies they are or what ideology they are based on, we should use whatever we can."

Chuntian picked up a pen and kept writing on the document:

"If you want to relax the alcohol restrictions, then just increase them. Why are you so focused on the alcohol content? Real alcoholics wouldn't even bother drinking antifreeze, let alone going to the hospital for medical alcohol blending. Your policy is pretty much the same as before. It won't ban anything, and instead will only spawn a shady industry."

"Uh...but if we let everyone go, the drunk people..."

"I would advise everyone to drink in moderation and define bad behaviors like excessive drinking and forcing others to drink as 'shameful'... People still need a certain degree of self-discipline. Relying solely on legal enforcement won't work."

"just in case..…"

"That's fine. If there really is an addict who refuses to listen, I'll openly go drinking with him. Five liters of 99% alcohol per person won't kill him."

"I understand. I'll resubmit it."

"And this, regarding unions, your understanding of them is a bit off. This bill would delegate too much power. While it might be fine in the short term, it will inevitably lead to unions themselves becoming the executioners hindering the development of American industry in the long term. Think about it carefully, this is the Chinese art of moderation."

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Roosevelt frowned and thought for a while, then nodded in relief: "You're right, I didn't think it through."

"That's right! Our ideal America should guard against being too 'capitalist' but also too 'socialist'. Leaning towards either is not good."

"Yes.."

"Also, regarding the Social Security Law, you need to be aware of the risks of misappropriating social security funds and forgery..."

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Springfield gave Roosevelt a lot of suggestions and opinions, and the two of them discussed the future of a superpower with each other. No one else participated at all, and it was not "democratic" at all.

In simple terms, the current operating model of the U.S. federal government is as follows:

Springfield issues orders to Roosevelt or others, who then organize their teams to develop a plan. Springfield reviews the plan, which Springfield then proposes adjustments to. The plan is then revised until satisfactory. The plan is then sent to Congress or elsewhere for further review. After implementation, feedback is given to Springfield, who then makes further adjustments.

Congress?

Just a rubber stamp.

If there is too much resistance from Congress, then a special presidential executive order will be signed.

Springfield can play the same way as Trump in later generations, and even play more rudely than the big golden retriever.

Moreover, in some previous events, the dirty butts of too many congressmen were fully exposed. If Roosevelt just gave a hint, no one would be too disobedient.

However, this is only at the "central" level. Springfield or Roosevelt can have the final say, but some problems cannot be easily solved by force.

"...are the disaster relief supplies and personnel not yet fully prepared?"

"Yes."

A rare glint of gloom flashed across Roosevelt's eyes:

"After you came back, the progress of this work has accelerated a lot..."

As mentioned earlier, Springfield once claimed that God told her that the Atlantic Ocean was about to face an unprecedented disaster, namely the "1933 Atlantic hurricane season."

Therefore, Roosevelt took measures to respond, including signing the Federal Emergency Relief Act, establishing the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA), mobilizing funds and supplies, negotiating funding quotas with the states, organizing the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and the army, etc.

Why, then, after clearly warning the nation about a major storm this summer, did he still report that "work was progressing slowly" even after the storm had already arrived?

This isn't just because many people don't believe it, or because of the thick bureaucracy or insufficient rescue capabilities in various countries. The most important issue is still the same major problem that has existed since the founding of the United States and has never been properly resolved:

The struggle between state rights and federal rights.

As we all know, the United States is a "federal" country. The federal government has never been the "central government" in the traditional Chinese sense. Instead, it is more like a "recognized intermediary institution with a certain degree of authority" to coordinate the interests of "states and states, and the country and states."

Whether the states obey the federal government's orders depends entirely on whether the orders are beneficial to them and whether they will affect their interests. Obeying them is a favor, but not obeying them is their duty.

To touch "state rights" is to touch the cake of almost everyone, and it can even be said to be touching the "foundation of the United States."

Disaster relief?

Of course we have to save her!

But your federal government just needs to provide money and policies, and our state will organize and implement the specific matters of disaster relief.

Send disaster relief?

No! Absolutely not!

This is an infringement on our states rights!

Just like no matter how much Emperor Trump messes around at the federal government level, the resistance below is relatively "peaceful", but as soon as he directly sends the US Army into Los Angeles or the National Guard into California to "suppress the riots", "NO KING" slogans will fly everywhere.

That's not just because the Democrats want to get Trump out of office, but also because the traditional forces that uphold "freedom" are often really terrifyingly powerful.

Even the absolutely centralized Chinese central government inevitably has to make concessions to local governments on some matters (and was even bullied by local governments at one point), let alone the United States?

Therefore, no matter how many votes Springfield received, no matter how much she was loved and respected, her attitude of "attacking state rights in order to centralize power" was not only clear to Roosevelt, but also to the states. Therefore, influencing state rights would inevitably lead to resistance.

The President in Springfield at this moment is not the Roosevelt in history who "kicked Congress, punched the army, controlled the FBI, and overthrew capital."

This does not mean that Springfield, "the most favored daughter of Jehovah, the great leader of the God's People's Party, the absolute captain of the American battleship, the only sun of the army, the scourge of God feared by all financial groups," who combines "party power, political power, military power, divine power, and financial power" in one person, is not good enough;

But a person's destiny depends not only on personal struggle but also on the course of history.

During the heyday of Roosevelt, if American capitalists didn't choose to pay heavy taxes to buy their lives with General Roosevelt, they could only choose to work as street lamp pendants in Dalinzi. There was also a suspicious little mustache next to him who treated capitalists well but always liked to make soap.

Although capital can do anything for profit, the capitalists responsible for execution still want to live most of the time when faced with real threats to their lives.

At this time, although the American capitalists had just been severely beaten, they could at least run to Britain, France, and Germany. Naturally, their "room for activities" became much larger and their "confidence" became much stronger.

They did not have the courage to openly confront Springfield, but they had the courage, and it was very great, to secretly support the governors and congressmen of various states in their lip service and perfunctory performance of their duties under the name of "state rights are the foundation of the American nation."

So, although Springfield had long ago warned all states, especially those along the Atlantic coast, to be prepared for hurricanes, one state said "insufficient funds" and another said "no policy," and the process was delayed anyway.

Obviously, compared with "occasionally showing a miracle to send people away", the deterrent effect of "the spy politics that has been pervasive for more than ten years and really kills people's entire clan" is better.

However, what the gentlemen didn't know was that this "non-cooperation", which was difficult to find fault with on the surface, played exactly into the hands of President Springfield and a certain vice president.

"Don't worry, Franklin."

Haruta said nonchalantly:

"We'll prepare first and issue the necessary warnings. Whether they listen or not is up to them, but hurricanes are like God, treating everyone equally. On Judgment Day, they'll beg for mercy."

"Yes, Ms. Field."

Although the weather service's observations showed no clear signs of further hurricane damage, Roosevelt decided to trust Springfield:

"But which state do you plan to target first?" "Which state is currently the least cooperative?"

“Texas, of course.”

"Texas..."

The "Lone Star Republic" is nothing surprising.

Texas seceded from Mexico in 1836 and joined the United States in 1845. In 1861, it joined the Confederacy to fight against the federal government, but was forced to return after its defeat. Texas still retains the tradition of saluting the Lone Star State flag, and public schools require students to pledge their loyalty to both the American and Texas flags.

The state currently has a population of 6 million, one of the largest in the United States. The East Texas Oil Field was discovered in 1930, during the oil boom, accounting for one-third of the nation's crude oil reserves. Texas is even the largest farm state in the country...

This state is highly sensitive to federal government intervention, so it is normal for it to refuse to cooperate with the federal government.

Well, they are the ones who are most unlucky during the hurricane season anyway.

Some people will never understand unless they experience Pearl Harbor.

"That's it! Order NGW and related rescue personnel to be ready! Follow me into Texas at any time!"

"Yes!"

On July 23, 1933, Tropical Hurricane No. 7 made landfall in Matagorda Bay, triggering flooding in eastern Texas. Roads and bridges in Shelby County were completely washed away, and crop losses alone exceeded $150 million.

A new round of struggle between the federal government and the states in the United States has officially begun.

610 is bad! The governor is going to heaven!

On July 25, 1933, a heavy storm hit Houston.

Tropical Hurricane No. 3, which made landfall in Matagorda Bay, just roared past Houston, bringing over 500 mm of heavy rain to eastern Texas and western Louisiana; Shreveport was drenched to the bone, with rainfall reaching 541 mm.

250 homes in Shreveport were evacuated, farmland was damaged, and Louisiana railroads were damaged. After destroying some slums, the hurricane spun off and headed north toward Blaine and Lufkin.

It is conceivable that the farmlands along the way will probably have no harvest this year.

"...We will provide sufficient subsidies to the affected farmers to ensure they can quickly resume production!"

A woman's voice penetrated the rain:

"With the combined efforts of all Texans, we will overcome this disaster... Long live Texas!!"

"Long live! Long live! Long live!! "

As the speaker uttered the last syllable, the audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers, the momentum of which seemed to drown out the thunder and heavy rain.

As they were shouting, some young man in the crowd suddenly shouted that somewhat taboo slogan:

"Long Live the Lone Star Republic!"

The entire speech venue suddenly fell silent, and many people's faces changed suddenly.

Although everyone may have muttered this in their hearts, Texas is still nominally part of the United States of America, and both the president and vice president are "MAGA".

If you openly shout such slogans and get caught by the federal government, you will be in big trouble.

The woman on the stage rolled her eyes and reacted quickly, raising her arms and shouting, "This is Texas!"

The audience was stunned again, but the clever ones immediately understood and started shouting:

“This is Texas!” “This is Texas!” “This is Texas!”

"This is Texas" - the implication is that Texas is Texas, unique.

It not only unites those independence advocates who have ulterior motives, but also prevents them from being caught and accused.

It’s high, really high.

Amidst the crowd's continued cheers, the drenched governor stepped down from the podium and jumped into a waiting car. A man in the car immediately and attentively handed her a towel and steaming hot tea.

"Oh, my dear Madam Governor, you have worked so hard..."

Yes, this is the current Governor of Texas - Miriam Amanda Wallace Ferguson.

Born in 1875, the 58-year-old served as governor of Texas from January 1925 to January 1927, becoming the first female governor in Texas history. In January of this year, she won a new election, scoring a second term and once again ascending to the governor's throne.

Because of her female identity, seniority and (seemingly) approachability, she is affectionately called "Ma Ferguson" by her supporters.

At this moment, "Mother Ferguson" took the towel, gave the man a cold look, and replied in a long, sarcastic tone:

"Thank you very much for the towel and hot tea, my dear former governor..." "Hahahahaha..."

The carriage was suddenly filled with a happy atmosphere.

After a burst of laughter, Miriam's husband, former Texas Governor James Ferguson, wiped her wet hair like an antique vase and offered praise:

"My dear, your speech today was absolutely perfect. It really boosted our morale. It looks like there won't be any obstacles to our subsequent plans."

"I hope so..."

Miriam shook her hair, and it hit the low roof of the car with a "bang". She covered her head in pain and said in dissatisfaction:

"Pa (nickname for husband), when will the new car I want arrive? This crappy one is so small and cramped, it's uncomfortable to sit in! The one those yellow monkeys built looks better."

"I'm sorry, dear." Mr. Ferguson quickly comforted:

"The production of that car is pitifully low. I had to pay double the price to snag one... I heard it was shipped to Los Angeles yesterday, so it should be delivered to us soon."

“…That’s more like it…”

After chatting about Fujiwara Motors for a while, the two finally returned to the topic of the hurricane disaster.