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Reminder, The Chinese Communist Party List of U.S. Governors they can Influence
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:35 pm
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:35 pm
quote:I am listening to the whole Pompeo speech. He said the CCP is so embedded in America; that they influence local school boards with shiny objects & money.
With increased attention on what organizations are under the influence of China (Hollywood, Big Tech etc.); and with a growing realization of U.S. politicians purchased by Chinese influence, it is worth revisiting a speech made by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo directly to an assembly of U.S. Governors who were on the 2020 CCP influence list.
Pompeo’s remarks were made to the National Governors Association (NGA) Feb 8, 2020; and there’s an interesting segment where Pompeo reveals his awareness of a list of U.S. governors compiled by China’s communist party; and their alignment with China’s interests. A transcript of the key excerpt from his speech is provided. WATCH:
[Transcript at 01:45] […] “Last year, I received an invitation to an event that promised to be, quote, “an occasion for exclusive deal-making.” It said, quote, “the opportunities for mutually beneficial economic development between China and our individual states [are] tremendous,” end of quote.”
“Deal-making sounds like it might have come from President Trump, but the invitation was actually from a former governor.
I was being invited to the U.S.-China Governors’ Collaboration Summit.
It was an event co-hosted by the National Governors Association and something called the Chinese People’s Association For Friendship and Foreign Countries. Sounds pretty harmless.
What the invitation did not say is that the group – the group I just mentioned – is the public face of the Chinese Communist Party’s official foreign influence agency, the United Front Work Department.
Now, I was lucky. I was familiar with that organization from my time as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
But it got me thinking.
How many of you made the link between that group and Chinese Communist Party officials?
What if you made a new friend while you were at that event?
What if your new friend asked you for introductions to other politically connected and powerful people?
What if your new friend offered to invest big money in your state, perhaps in your pension, in industries sensitive to our national security?
These aren’t hypotheticals. These scenarios are all too true, and they impact American foreign policy significantly.
Indeed, last year, a Chinese Government-backed think tank in Beijing produced a report that assessed all 50 of America’s governors on their attitudes towards China. They labeled each of you “friendly,” “hardline,” or “ambiguous.”
I’ll let you decide where you think you belong. Someone in China already has. Many of you, indeed, in that report are referenced by name.
So here’s the lesson: The lesson is that competition with China is not just a federal issue. It’s why I wanted to be here today, Governor Hogan. It’s happening in your states with consequences for our foreign policy, for the citizens that reside in your states, and indeed, for each of you.
And, in fact, whether you are viewed by the CCP as friendly or hardline, know that it’s working you, know that it’s working the team around you.
Competition with China is happening inside of your state, and it affects our capacity to perform America’s vital national security functions.”
Secretary Pompeo, noting his prior role as CIA director, fired a shot across the bow of the governors with those remarks. Subtle as a brick through a window… letting them know of the Trump administration awareness of their Chinese influence.
To provide more information, Axios had an article earlier in 2020 and included the Chinese Communist Party Report [Cloud pdf Here]
LINK
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:37 pm to cajunangelle
Of course Kay Ivey is on the friendly list.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:43 pm to Jyrdis
And Grandma Ivey announced that she is running again.
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:50 pm to cajunangelle
Kemp a hardliner? give me a break
And unclear about Gretchin?????
And unclear about Gretchin?????
Posted on 6/6/21 at 7:54 pm to cajunangelle
Inslee is "unclear" because he's just incompetent overall. If China attempted to influence him he would find a way to frick it up for both parties.
That being said, I'd rather have him in office than a King County Democrat that is competent.
It's like the difference between Cartman and Heidi (she's like Cartman, but with the ability to follow through).
That being said, I'd rather have him in office than a King County Democrat that is competent.
It's like the difference between Cartman and Heidi (she's like Cartman, but with the ability to follow through).
This post was edited on 6/6/21 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 6/6/21 at 11:58 pm to Nguyener
quote:This is why I have been cautious about him. I would hate to see he turns out to be Paul Ryan with Trump's schtick.
DeSantis hmm?
Posted on 6/7/21 at 12:02 am to Nguyener
To be fair all the way to the school board and dog catcher is on the take from the CCP. But a lot of Governors aren't on their good boy list.
If you listen to Pompeo in the OP the CCP offers whatever you want and everyone has a price. We are in an era that bad is good & good is bad. Treason is fine with the FBI but raiding Trump's lawyers is justfine.
If you listen to Pompeo in the OP the CCP offers whatever you want and everyone has a price. We are in an era that bad is good & good is bad. Treason is fine with the FBI but raiding Trump's lawyers is justfine.
This post was edited on 6/7/21 at 12:03 am
Posted on 6/7/21 at 12:21 am to GhostOfFreedom
quote:was there ever doubt he was on the take with the CCP?
Kemp a hardliner? give me a break
Posted on 6/7/21 at 12:28 am to cajunangelle
Why is John Bell Edwards listed as unclear? Seems like that arse hates the usa more than China.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 1:28 am to cajunangelle
quote:
This is why I have been cautious about him. I would hate to see he turns out to be Paul Ryan with Trump's schtick.
Keep an eye on Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. He's grown massive balls of steel as of late.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 1:35 am to Jyrdis
quote:
Of course Kay Ivey is on the friendly list.
I am no fan of Kay Ivey, but I really can't think of anything she's done that I'd consider "pro-China." Haven't seen any big Chinese investments in Alabama being announced during her term or anything of that sort. I wish it listed out what the governors did to get their ratings, but I'm sure they wouldn't do that.
ETA: It's also odd to see Cuomo listed as "Hardline." That dude did China's bidding all last year in an effort to help oust Trump.
This post was edited on 6/7/21 at 1:40 am
Posted on 6/7/21 at 3:51 am to imjustafatkid
The term hardliner means they are getting their palms greased by the CCP. Friendly means little stuff but on their way.
Also who knows the time frame of the intel getting the report? Imagine how deep the hardliners are now. The friendlies are probably hardliners on the take by now.
Also who knows the time frame of the intel getting the report? Imagine how deep the hardliners are now. The friendlies are probably hardliners on the take by now.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 4:32 am to cajunangelle
Gavin Newsome Unlear? Andrew Cuomo Hardliner?
Bogus as a mofo
Bogus as a mofo
Posted on 6/7/21 at 5:05 am to imjustafatkid
Extending mandates would be something the Chynamen would want
quote:
I am no fan of Kay Ivey, but I really can't think of anything she's done that I'd consider "pro-China."
Posted on 6/7/21 at 5:31 am to JJJimmyJimJames
If they made a list of where all fifty governors stand on China why are there only 37 names when you add up all three of those lists?
Posted on 6/7/21 at 6:38 am to cajunangelle
And you tossers like to say Brian Kemp is taking Chinese money.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 7:31 am to cajunangelle
Tate reeves missing. Damn. Mississippi really don’t matter
Posted on 6/7/21 at 7:40 am to cajunangelle
Desantis is on there as a "Hardliner". That means not friendly and not subject to influence.
Posted on 6/7/21 at 7:40 am to cajunangelle
quote:
The term hardliner means they are getting their palms greased by the CCP. Friendly means little stuff but on their way.
Also who knows the time frame of the intel getting the report? Imagine how deep the hardliners are now. The friendlies are probably hardliners on the take by now.
Ah okay. So I'm supposed to believe Ron DeSantis is in the pocket of China?
ETA: I agree with the poster above. I believe "hardliner" means not friendly/totally opposed to China.
This post was edited on 6/7/21 at 7:42 am
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