"Television programs nowadays are becoming increasingly bold and explicit. They're constantly producing and broadcasting adult content, and this phenomenon is terrible!"
In the video footage, Republican Party Congressman Kimberly Carter expressed his views when questioned.
"Congressman, are you saying there's too much sexual content?" the reporter pressed.
"No, sex is just one aspect. Besides that, there's also a lot of profanity, violence, killing, gore, and even blasphemy. This is simply terrible and will have a serious negative impact on teenagers, especially children."
"But we have a rating system."
"Yes, I admit the role and necessity of the rating system, but you must understand that censorship is also done by people, and the rules are often vague, which is why the MPAA can play on the edge."
"These companies won't engage in hardcore pornography; they won't let actors openly expose their private parts. But as long as a small piece of cloth covers it, everything becomes permissible."
"But is this approach reasonable? It's very unreasonable! This is softcore pornography, it's playing on the edge. That small piece of cloth is an insult to intelligence."
"And can you guarantee that children won't secretly watch adult channels? We all know it's too easy. Parents can't watch their children 24 hours a day; they also have to work."
"Congressman Kimberly, what is your view then?"
"We are drafting a bill to re-evaluate the scale of television programs. The standards must be set more clearly."
"This is about saving our next generation, and saving the next generation is saving America!"
After watching this interview, Eric crossed his legs.
Since last year, the Republican Party has been making trouble for television media, hoping to introduce new bills to define new boundaries.
Nudity, violence, and pornography were all just excuses. Ultimately, they wanted to control the power to set new standards.
As long as they obtained the power to set standards, they could effectively curb those disobedient media outlets that sided with the Democratic Party.
Only by controlling the media's voice could they better promote themselves, suppress opponents, and win more votes. This was the root cause.
The media here in America are mainly divided into four categories in terms of political alignment.
The first category sides with the Republican Party, which are usually referred to as conservatives. Representative figures include Bush and later Da Jin Mao, with Fox as a representative media outlet.
The second category sides with the Democratic Party, the so-called progressives. Representative figures need no mention. Representative media include NBC, CNN, etc., and their influence is much greater than those siding with the Republican Party.
As the saying goes, Hollywood is a Voting base (vote bank) for the Democratic Party, and who is behind Hollywood? Many film and television companies, media, and television stations.
The third category is absolutely neutral and does not take sides. PBS is a representative television station, mainly broadcasting educational content, children's content, etc., with very low commerciality.
The fourth category is like the people of Goose City in "Let the Bullets Fly"; they side with whoever wins. CBS, ABC, MTV, etc., belong to this category.
Now, every once in a while, a Republican Party congressman jumps out and wants to amend the bill.
However, the Democratic Party strongly opposes it, so things are not that easy to accomplish.
As someone deeply involved in entertainment and social media, Eric naturally strongly opposed the bill.
After a moment of thought, he picked up his phone and dialed a number.
"John Adams, Eric. Is there something you need by calling me?"
"Nothing much, I just finished watching the news on Fox. A congressman named Kimberly Carter is once again promoting the 'television poisoning' theory."
"Kimberly Carter? I know him. He's been in politics for over thirty years and has a certain standing within the Republican Party. He's an old-timer."
"John, are you familiar with this matter? The Republican Party is pushing a new bill. What are their intentions?"
John Adams chuckled a few times: "Eric, how can someone as smart as you not understand? Don't joke around."
"I have some ideas, but I need to confirm them with you. I'm not a politician, but you are a rising star. The military and politics are inseparable, after all."
"My answer is the same as what you understand, but you don't have to worry at all. It won't have much impact on MGM."
"It's almost impossible for this bill to pass. Even if Bush is in power now, no matter what the Republican Party wants to do, Congress will definitely block him."
"Unless a sudden event occurs that causes a huge social impact, leading to serious public outrage, forcing the Democratic Party to make concessions."
"However, such a thing is not that easy to happen, nor is it that easy to ferment and explode, because those who stand with the Democratic Party will definitely try to suppress the impact."
"Cases like same-sex marriage, which had a huge impact nationwide, were the result of decades of struggle, not something that could be achieved overnight."
"So, according to you, we don't need to pay attention to this matter?"
"No need. Instead of wasting time on such things, it's better to get Lionheart Network online quickly. I haven't asked yet, are the preparations complete?"
John Adams owns 5% of Lionheart Network, and these shares will be worth at least several billion dollars in the future.
"Soon. I just need to strengthen my own power to cope with the upcoming war, which is why I've been delaying the launch of Lionheart Network. Actually, I'm more anxious than you."
"Eric, you seem to be worried about something?"
"Yes, things in the circle."
"If it's limited to the entertainment industry, then I might not be able to help. None of my familiar family members and friends are involved in the entertainment industry."
"Are there any involved in culture and education?"
"Yes, there are."
"The military and politics are inseparable, and so are culture and entertainment. There might truly be a time when I need your help."
"Hmm, then just ask."
Knock, knock, knock
There was a knock on the door outside, and Eric hung up the phone.
A woman in a professional suit walked in, wearing not-too-high red high heels, with her brown hair tied back in a bun.
She wore glasses on her beautiful face, and through the lenses, her sapphire blue pupils could be seen, somewhat similar to Daddario.
She is Carol Ray, 42 years old this year, Eric's new secretary, and is currently transitioning with Chen Xing.
Eric's original intention was to find another young male secretary. The candidate list presented to him consisted of two men and one woman, with the woman being Carol Ray.
She has many years of work experience and is much more capable than the two men in their twenties. At least the transition period wouldn't need to be very long.
However, Eric still didn't want to use her. After all, women of this age have to take care of their families and probably wouldn't be able to keep up with his work schedule wholeheartedly.
But after the interview, he found out that Carol had just become single last year. Her husband died in a drunk driving accident, and the insurance didn't pay a single cent, suddenly increasing the burden of life.
So she resigned from her originally comfortable small company and came to MGM to apply, hoping for a higher salary and better benefits.
She only has one daughter who is in college, so currently, she is the only one in her family. She can handle overtime and is willing to work hard.
Eric considered the company's impending situation, which would definitely be very busy in the future. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to give her a chance.
She has been on the job for a week now, and her work status has quickly entered. There is no need to worry about her adaptability to the position.
"Boss, here is the information for the newly recruited employees, a total of 562 people. Except for a few more in marketing, other departments are relatively balanced."
"I have categorized them according to their work ability and years of experience, so you can understand them very clearly."
Eric took the files and flipped through them. MGM's work plan had greatly increased this year, and it had resumed listing, so it was time to recruit a batch of new employees.
In addition to MGM, Facebook and YouTube also needed to recruit more staff before this summer. The rapid expansion led to immense work pressure.
Even with high salaries and bonuses, people are not springs; constantly being stretched will eventually lead to breaking.
What's more, given Facebook's current scale, it is bound to expand internationally this year, and more manpower will be needed then.
"I'll take a look first. You can go out now."
Carol nodded and turned to leave the office.
Her skin was fair, and her chest was very large, estimated to be a G-cup. When she turned, it even trembled a few times, and the inertia indicated they were definitely real.
Her butt was also very perky. To maintain such an excellent figure at this age, talent and perseverance are indispensable.
Ring!
Eric was looking through the files in his hand when his phone suddenly rang. It was Jenny.
After connecting, he could clearly feel the noise on the other side. The music and people's shouts were loud and piercing.
"Jenny, it's a bit noisy on your end. You'd better speak up."
"It's supposed to be noisy! I'm rehearsing for the Super Bowl halftime show. I'll be on stage in a few hours. You haven't forgotten, have you?"
"Hahaha, how could I? Michael and I will both be there to watch. The NFL sent me tickets, saying they're the best viewing seats."
"But this thing is really expensive. A VIP seat ticket actually costs 60,000 dollars, and even a regular ticket costs more than 4,000 dollars. It's simply robbery, much more profitable than movies."
Jenny: "But this game only happens once a year. Your movies can be shown all year round without rest. There's no comparability between the two."
"And for a super-rich person like you, is there any difference between a 60,000-dollar ticket and a 6,000-dollar ticket? They're just numbers."
"You can't say that. All my money is very useful, and it's not enough to spend yet. At least now is not the time to waste it freely."
The two chatted for a few sentences, and the noise on the other side decreased significantly.
"Eric, I found a secluded space. How is it now? Can you hear me clearly?"
"Hmm, much clearer. What exactly do you want to say, Jenny?"
Jenny took a deep breath: "Eric, regarding your warning a few days ago, I think it's happening."
"Hmm? About the performance? Are you saying Justin Timberlake approached you?"
"Yes, he said he hoped to add some more exciting moves to the performance to attract more attention and boost ratings. He hopes to break the record for this year's ratings."
"What kind of move?"
"Towards the end of the performance, he will suddenly tear off my bustier, revealing my bra."
"You agreed?" Eric asked cautiously.
"Of course not. How could I agree to such an unreasonable request? I gave him a good scolding and refused."
"Very good, you did the right thing, Jenny. You just need to perform normally. There's no need to put yourself at risk for a little bit of ratings."
"Wait, I haven't finished yet. After I refused, Justin Timberlake went to the program directors of CBS and MTV. They were very interested in this proposal, and now the three parties are jointly persuading me to adopt this suggestion."
"Are they putting pressure on you?"
"Yes, CBS is the broadcaster for this year's Super Bowl, and MTV is the producer of the halftime show. You understand what they represent. CBS is also the organizer of the next Grammy and has the power to decide which singers to invite and which not to. Now I'm in a difficult position, the pressure is really immense."
"And they also suggested that I use pasties to cover the core to ensure I don't expose myself."
"Justin Timberlake also promised to be very careful, and CBS stated that if an accident occurred on site, they would promptly switch to rehearsal footage."
"In short, the measures are thorough and complete, and it doesn't seem that bad. To be honest, I'm even a little tempted."
"Eric, maybe this really is a good idea. You know Madonna's concerts are even bolder. Me just revealing a bra is really nothing!"
"And it will have a good promotional effect for The Voice and my new album. Maybe I should accept it, but I always feel like I should ask for your opinion."
"You said someone wants to harm me. Can the news be confirmed?"
Jenny's tone and mindset clearly shifted in an unfavorable direction. She was just one person, and facing pressure from CBS and MTV was still very difficult to withstand. Fortunately, she still knew to ask him.
"Jenny, this is a sensitive period. Don't do anything foolish! Do you understand the current general environment?"
"What?"
Eric briefly explained the situation.
"Jenny, the nail that sticks out gets hammered. The Republican Party is currently struggling to find a suitable target to make a big deal, so you absolutely must not be used as an example!"
Jenny was somewhat surprised: "Has it become that serious? But I don't quite understand. CBS and MTV are neutral media, right? Why would they do this?"
"Because Bush is in power now, not the Democratic Party. Listen to me, don't do anything foolish, understand?"
"Okay, okay, I won't joke around with my career. It was indeed right to ask for your attitude first."
"FUCK! These guys want to use me as a gun!"
"A gun? Jenny, a gun is already an overestimation. They are just treating you as a sacrifice. Sacrificing you can bring benefits to many people."
In an instant, Jenny suddenly felt a chill all over her body.
"They're all sons of bitches. I'm going to make them pay, especially that bastard Justin Timberlake, that scum!"
"Don't be impulsive, Jenny!"
"Don't worry, I'm not going to hit him. There will be a better way."
"What do you want to do?"
"Haven't decided yet, but just wait and see!"