America 1982-Chapter 495 - 93: Every One Is Absolutely Plump_3
"Jim mentioned that there are reporters at KeyBank investigating their operations. Are you sure it won’t be a problem?"
Tommy didn’t respond immediately, insisting on finishing his two laps before climbing out of the pool: "It was my arrangement. It’s to put those shareholders behind you at ease, to let them know that I’ll only let the reporters discover what I want them to discover. This is to our advantage."
"Just one thing, no, there’s another," Stephen said with a smile, taking a sip of his drink before speaking to Tommy.
"I’m guessing Bill is coming to Miami to help that Cuban woman campaign, right? And you and your father, as major Democratic Party donors in Congress, are going to check out how much she’s worth to donate to, while flexibly showing off your muscles at the Democratic headquarters here in Florida, right? After all, the local legislators might not do what Bill says, but they have to play ball with an old Democratic supporter like the Binn Family." Tommy wore an expression that said he knew all along, speaking indifferently.
Stephen looked at Tommy in surprise: "How did you know Bill was coming to Miami?"
"It was in the newspapers. President Bush is coming to Miami next week to campaign for that Republican Cuban woman, and Bill is busy consolidating factions within the Democratic Party, preparing for the next presidential race. He couldn’t possibly miss this opportunity." Tommy cast a skeptical glance at Stephen: "I’ve told you many times to maintain the good habit of reading the newspaper and watching the news every day."
After draining his glass of mead, signaling the girl to pour him another, Stephen continued to explain to Tommy: "Let me clarify that I don’t care who gets into the House of Representatives, your idiot Jeff, or the Cuban woman who is favored by the local party, it’s all the same. But her ex-husband is from the Kennedy Family. You know my old man Pete was the Assistant Secretary of Health during President Kennedy’s and President Johnson’s terms, so I’m going to attend the fundraiser Bill’s holding for her and write a check."
Tommy clinked glasses with him: "My only advice is that, for Bill’s parties, it’s best to consider hosting them after the primary is over. Once that Cuban woman is done, even keeping her ex-husband Kennedy’s last name after the divorce won’t save her, I guarantee it."
"I’ll say it. OK, back to business. When are we going to do the church fundraising? It’s the first time I’ve taken such a keen interest in religion," Stephen said fervently, returning to the main topic.
Wrapped in a towel, Tommy wiped the water off his face: "Those female believers are nothing compared to the girls in Hollywood, just pretty empty shells. You won’t like them. So, aside from the material in my segment, Jason’s and the Phoenix Society’s stuff all turned out to be unusable?"
"Proceed as usual. I talked to Mr. Turner about the general situation, and he thinks it’s not a big deal. If he’s not worried, I’m even less concerned, since it’s his network that will broadcast it." Stephen said:
"He thinks the gimmicks you guys come up with are more thrilling than the scripts, just needing to cut some overly sensitive footage that might cause controversy. He manages three TV networks and should have strong connections at the FCC. If the Australian’s Fox Television Network can broadcast a show like ’America’s Most Wanted,’ why can’t Turner Network air something more inspirational like ’Soar to Success’?"
"Like Jason and Susy, who while starting their own business from scratch, also strive to provide training and job opportunities for illegal immigrants, showing the helpful nature of Americans."
"Like Bert, the idiot, and his greenhouse cultivation training business, helping farmers in the cold Washington state to grow their desired plants during the frigid season, allowing the people of Washington to enjoy the vegetables, or whatever plants they wish to taste, all year round."
"The only problem is your segment. Mr. Turner and I both feel that helping an idiot run for a seat in the House of Representatives is a bigger gag than the first two, but dude, you’re too scary. The parts with the pigeons, veterans, and locals are all fine, but not the cult church’s self-sacrificial preaching. How much you fundraised, even leaving a portion in the foundation, those details are not important..."
"After the election, reshoot a scene, turning the church’s donations into donations from a more presentable benefactor?" Tommy sighed: "If you’re willing to help me attend a meeting in the Jewish district in three days’ time, I’ll agree to accommodate your script for the reshoot."
Stephen said earnestly to Tommy: "Great, here’s the scenario: you fundraise for Jeff, act as a gigolo for some fat ladies, then those fat women donate a hefty sum of money. I can personally help you select the actresses for those fat women. Trust me, Tommy, we’re brothers. I promise every one I pick will definitely be fat enough."
