Chapter 16 I am also patriotic
From Annabell's point of view, the economic depression is definitely a good time. The economic depression is hard for ordinary people. In short, if you can't benefit from the economic depression, it means you are not rich enough.
In an economic depression, bonds collapse, gold is lost, factories close down, and a large number of workers lose their jobs. Therefore, the vast majority of people will not benefit. But no matter what, people need to eat whether the economy is good or not, and agricultural and animal husbandry products are always needed every day when an economic crisis comes or another crisis occurs. Therefore, industrial products will experience a deflationary environment, while agricultural products will not be affected at all.
Even if there is an impact, they can raise prices through control measures and pass on their losses to others. Of course, ordinary farmers cannot do this because their land and resources do not have the capacity. But Annabelle feels that she can do it.
There are very few people who dare to do the opposite operation at this time, and not many people can do it, because it requires a lot of money and the ability to judge the bottom of the crisis in advance. In fact, there is opportunity only when there is danger. If there is no great danger, you will never have the opportunity of life.
"I believe the federal government is capable of solving this problem. If that doesn't work, we can ask London for a loan. But if Morgan and DuPont's channels don't work, I have some friends in London and Paris." Annabelle's expression remained unchanged. She didn't care about the so-called economic depression at all. Her superior attitude made the other congressmen very envious...
"Compared to the domestic economic fluctuations, it seems that the two parties have been arguing a lot recently. I don't believe those Republican bastards dare to go to war with Britain. They know that Cleveland strictly adheres to isolationism and is just making a fuss." Annabell just mentioned the economic depression and began to ask what Washington thought of the situation in the Caribbean.
"Can the Republicans fight wars? From the history of the United States to the present, which war was led by them? It is not the struggle of us Democrats that has brought us to the United States today." The man sitting next to Anderson stroked his thick beard and said disdainfully, "Before the Civil War, the Republicans were just a local political party. How could they have a say?"
"The Whig Party disintegrated a long time ago. Don't keep bringing up the past." Anderson frowned and tried to stop her. Then he looked at Annabell and explained softly, "Indeed, many people in Congress feel that we should make our stance clear to the UK."
"Why? With the United States' 30,000-man army?" Annabell chuckled, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Should we raise the armaments first before considering the demonstration? In the past few decades, when have the Yankees been so brave? Why is it so difficult for the Rifle Association to carry out work in the Yankee territory? What does the current map of the United States have to do with them? Did they vote for it?"
Annabelle made the usual ridicule about the Yankees and the Republicans, and thought for a moment in silence before shaking her head. "But those British hypocrites are really going too far. They should give the United States some space, but they want to interfere in everything. It's really unbearable."
The relationship between the United States and Britain has always been a smile on their face, especially in recent years. However, this is not because the United States has taken the initiative to cause trouble, but because the British Empire has become more and more present in Latin America.
Britain's main forces were in Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile and other countries. Although it had important influence in the northernmost countries of South America, such as Venezuela and Colombia, it could not be said to play a leading role. Therefore, since the 1980s, Britain has increased its penetration into this region. At the same time, in the 1980s, it began to exert its strength in the Caribbean and Mexico, especially in the Caribbean countries.
Two years ago, the UK established a military base on Antigua Island and gradually occupied the Caribbean region based on it. This is the UK's Northbound Plan.
To put it bluntly, although President Monroe declared that America is America's America 70 years ago, up to now, the Monroe Doctrine has almost no presence in the eyes of European countries, and his declaration is equivalent to fart. It is just something that the American people use to cheer themselves up, and no one really takes it seriously.
The main means for countries to safeguard their national interests and strive for international status is war, and the most important tool is the army. In the era of the Monroe Doctrine, the United States had less than 10,000 troops. The situation is a little better now, but it is only 30,000. On paper, the United States' army is not as threatening as Italy's. The navy and army combined are only one-tenth of the British army.
The problem is that the UK's Northward Plan has aroused Venezuela's vigilance. This is what small countries are like when faced with such a situation. Venezuela has no good choice but only a very bad one and a not-so-bad one. Hasn't the US always advocated that America belongs to Americans? Then drive the British out.
"We must make the attitude of the United States clear!" Anderson is also a member of the Democratic Party who advocates protesting against the British. "Venezuela has already given us benefits. If we don't express our views, the consequences will be extremely serious."
"What are the benefits? Tell me something specific!" Annabell nodded slightly to indicate that she should continue. As for the fact that America is the America of the Americans, she didn't care. It had nothing to do with her family. But as for the benefits, she would listen first.
"Ma'am, it's the land in the lower delta of the Orinoco River. Venezuela is going to lease it to us." Anderson lowered his voice and said, "This is what I got from the Venezuelan Embassy."
"Hmm!" Annabell's eyelids fluttered slightly, a thoughtful look flashed across her face, and she turned and shouted outside, "Bring the map here!"
Soon, Annabell, wearing glasses, said to the guests, "President Monroe is right. America belongs to the Americans!" The Orinoco Plain seems to be a good land for farming and animal husbandry. It is also close to Guyana and can be used as a place to build a factory. Now is the time when the Democratic Party is in power. If the British can be fooled, the Sheffield family will definitely gain a lot from it.
If the British were not frightened and humiliated, it would have nothing to do with the Sheffield family. Anyway, the domestic economy is not good now, and the chances of the Democratic Party wanting to be re-elected are already very small, so it is better to take advantage of it before stepping down.
"I knew that the lady would definitely stand on our side. I will contact other congressmen when I go back and protest to the British with the president." Anderson was overjoyed when he heard Annabell's statement.
"The Sheffield family has always been patriotic!" Annabell stood up calmly, walked to the window and looked at the flagpole not far away. The Southern Cross flag was still fluttering in the wind.
After several people left, Annabell picked up the phone and said, "In the name of the Texas Farmers and Ranchers Association, I'm notifying all major farms and ranches in the southern states of New Mexico, Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, and Louisiana by telegram that in five days, all agricultural and livestock products shipped by rail and water to the north will increase in price by 5% to 10%. All companies can make appropriate adjustments. That's it."
(End of this chapter)
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