On Sat, 23 Sep 2006 23:27:20 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> David Brodbeck wrote: > > > > People seem to have this idea that China is some kind of evil empire > > that's just waiting to pounce on us. I don't know where that comes > > from. Xenophobia, maybe. > > Commiephobia, more likely. The Chinese don't want our country, just our > standard of living. This planet can't really support 300 million people > living like we do in the USA, a couple billion more trying to immitate > us will have a profound impact in the later days of the petroleum era. Actually, during the Clinton era, a Chinese diplomat reminded people that their nuclear missles could reach Los Angeles. I would say that someone that threatens you like that is hostile to you. Craig
