[Chapter 674: How to Handle Aftermath]
The Rodney King case had been scheduled for a retrial, and poor Mr. Tom would soon be out of a job. When this news broke, the world seemed to return to a state of calm.
As for the retrial's outcome, there was really no need to inquire. This time, the police were likely to be the ones in trouble.
However, if you continued down this path, the black community was bound to be satisfied. But had you even considered how the police felt about this?
Watching Rodney King, dressed in a suit and making a scene on television, William White couldn't help but chuckle. Man, he actually had some talent for theatrics. But really, what was he saying? Did he even understand it?
"This guy really dares to talk. Master, we did some digging, and he's nothing but scum."
Seeing Tanner get all worked up, William White couldn't help but laugh.
"Come on, Tanner, it doesn't quite matter if he's scum or not. The black community has just targeted the wrong person this time. I think if they were only causing trouble for the Koreans, they wouldn't have become the center of attention."
"True, just like you said, those folks are like human teddy bears, ready to take a jab at anyone. They even rob their own."
"By the way, Tanner, who are these people?"
"Master, it's an ancient organization. They usually don't interfere directly. This time, someone probably placed an order. There are many suspicious parties, but the Jewish community stands out as the biggest suspect based on the principle of who would benefit the most."
"Oh really? Is that a distraction tactic? These folks are quite interesting. Well, I get it; you all need to keep a close watch."
Faced with the current situation, William White felt helpless. America had become a last refuge for the Jewish community. Essentially, they wanted to manage their turf well. For that, they even modified certain teachings.
In the American view, Jesus was the savior, and so be it. Having just one more deity wasn't a huge issue, as long as it wasn't something ludicrous.
The crux of the problem rested in economics. Each time a financial crisis hit, the Jewish community consistently became a target for many people's blame.
This time was no different.
You could argue it made sense, and perhaps, it did to some extent. If you tried claiming it was unreasonable, well, they were running legitimate businesses. What right did you have to criticize?
As for social responsibility...
Honestly, this is something you couldn't enforce. Instead of blaming them for how well they made money, you might want to reflect on your own laziness.
However, this time, they really went too far. William White wouldn't mind changing his stance if there wasn't a reasonable explanation.
Haha, do they really think they don't have enemies here in America?
What that little mustache did during World War II was no isolated incident. United States in one of the very few countries in the world that never discriminated against them.
Even so, when the little mustache ravaged Europe, the U.S. still refused to grant them visas. What was the name of that ship that got sent back? Can't remember, but basically, everyone onboard perished.
You should know, Roosevelt agreed to their entry. In that context, those people were still sent back.
During economic downturns, finding a scapegoat became essential. In several previous economic crises in American history, the Jewish community was the prime target for scrutiny and hostility.
Well, you found a scapegoat; I couldn't care less. But involving me was something I couldn't tolerate. Damn it, do they think I'm soft, someone they can just poke?
But this wasn't the time to rush. Funny enough, NBC and Disney both received warnings from Washington. Although vague, the gist was to stay out of this matter.
Isn't public opinion supposed to serve as oversight?
Haha, that only applies when nothing significant is happening. This definitely wasn't that kind of time.
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William White was puzzled by his own dilemmas, unaware that others weren't doing much better.
Regret? That was just nonsense now. If they didn't want an all-out war, it would be best to find a way to smooth things over.
There's an old saying: Better to be feared than loved. That's exactly the situation now. Whether it's the Isralites or that organization known as Angels, everyone was in a state of confusion.
Well, they were now quite sure that Gaddafi got slapped in Africa, and this guy was definitely behind it. Also, he couldn't escape suspicion in the Detroit incident.
It seemed this wasn't just a businessman's game anymore. Their previous assessments were completely off the mark. The most terrifying part was that he was deliberately creating a false front.
One was an absurd, laughable, wealthy playboy; the other was a ruthless, powerful crocodile. These two contradictory individuals were indeed challenging to compare.
"David, how many times did I warn you? Now tell me how to wrap this up?"
"Minister, we just wanted to verify the other party's power. The situation in Africa is too bizarre."
"Well, now you know. Tell me how to quell the fury of the world's richest man."
Seeing the man remain silent for too long, Joseph felt powerless. This minister was likely at the end of his career. No matter how strong the Jewish community was, they shouldn't go toe-to-toe with the Americans.
Yes, they were indeed ruthless. He knew all too well that if he did, relatives of his might end up in peril.
But William White didn't seem impressed. If you pushed him too far, you wouldn't spare anyone.
"So, it seems Andy isn't coming back. Yes, including the personnel from the three branches, they are all done for. The most outrageous part is that the other side is still looking for their relatives."
"I remember telling you not to touch things you didn't understand. Let this one serve as a lesson?"
"Sir, are we just going to let this slide?"
"Haha, have you forgotten the rules of our trade? Whoever places the order, they bear the responsibility. What, do you plan to go against our tradition?"
"Sir, the other party is crossing the line."
"Is that so? Perhaps, but that's irrelevant. Those with power can, of course, be unreasonable, because they are the reason. In fact, Monte's death was already a warning. Sadly, we failed to grasp the warning. Kid, do you think we're qualified for a showdown?"
"N-No."
"Good, it's better to understand oneself than to understand the opponent. Hmph, William White, one day, he will pay the price."
Throwing around threats was normal. But he was thinking too simply. How could William White leave himself a hassle? Now that you showed your face, wrapping it up would not be so easy.
Those hiding in the shadows causing trouble were certainly no good guys. Until he dug out their true identities, William White couldn't rest easy.
As for the Isralites, this was indeed a big headache.
Some said that the Jewish community controlled a large portion of America's wealth and held a significant stake in the media. In America, the Jewish community held immense power.
Haha, that notion was actually misguided.
First, regarding wealth, very few of the top ten conglomerates belonged to Jewish-driven entities. So why were some conglomerates classified as Jewish? This was due to a misunderstanding.
Just because the CEO is Jewish doesn't mean the company belongs to the Jewish community. Even if the chairman is Jewish, you couldn't view it that way. They were indeed good at finance, and William White's think tank was primarily led by Jewish experts as well.
The media's situation differed slightly; while the Jewish community was quite powerful, they couldn't overshadow everything. Did they really think America was filled with fools?
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