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China – Pulling America’s Purse Strings

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Friday, February 5. 2010
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By Spencer Price
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President Ronald Reagan believed in America. He also believed in protecting America. And he put his money where his mouth was. Serially underestimated by his adversaries and even by most of his close friends, Reagan performed not only the greatest geo-political feat of the 20th Century, but also the greatest strategic military feat of the 20th Century as well – he won the Cold War without so much as firing a shot. How? Through vision, courage of conviction, and faith in God, Reagan beat the Russians at their own game.

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#1 Anonymous on 02/05/10 at 07:20 AM
I find hilarious that China and Russia is transforming to Capitalism to escape years of economic distress under socialism while the US is trying to squeeze in the door to socialism. I wonder what part of socialism don’t work does the US not understand? However, it’s easy to understand why when we have the hoodwinked leading the muffled. I thought there were laws in the US that made animals fights illegal. I guess not because, we allow the elephants and jackasses to go at it every day without a winner. Maybe one day we will wake up and elect people that want to work together rather than just win a fight. G.
#1.1 Enoc Siuol on 02/05/10 at 09:36 AM
What you are saying is true, the US is gravitating toward socialism and the other communist countries are moving toward capitalism. The reason is because neither capitalism nor socialism is perfect when considering the human condition. The key words are “moving toward” not converting to. Both systems have their advantages, as well as, pit falls. To be able to take what does work well from both and leave what doesn’t behind is the key to any homogenous society.
#1.1.1 Enoc Siuol on 02/05/10 at 11:40 AM
Although a debit is a debt I should have said debt.
I also should have said their instead of there. My typing is just awful.
#2 Enoc Siuol on 02/05/10 at 09:25 AM
The time I spent in mainland China tells me even though they own a lot of paper on much of America’s debit, the people of China have nothing compared to the standard of living here in the USA. China owns much of America’s debit only because the almighty dollar is still, for the most part, the international currency. China owns much of America’s debit because their people have never had anything, still doesn’t and is paid little of nothing for the same type labor performed here in the US. In return, we go to Wal-Mart and pay little of nothing for the same products that those in China (even though they manufacture it) can’t afford themselves.
The US government concerns over human rights in other countries seems to walk hand in hand with there own economic interest. Other than the economic interest, anything else justifies only lip service. The US is concerned about Iran only because of it’s proximity to Israel. Israel has a much greater influence on business here in the US than China will ever have. The majority of the high tech start-up companies originate out of Israel and they also have a very strong influence over, as well as, have many major players in a large portion of the US fortune 500 companies.

Always follow the money and the truth will come to light.
#3 Sheila Tolley on 02/05/10 at 10:42 AM
Bring back the Military Draft. Increase the Defense Budget. Take illegal immigrants home. Put the Americans that have been paying them in jail. Jack up the import tax. Open up textile mills in America. Pretty simple. China is a sleeping giant. One day you will see a great slant-eyed wave coming in that will make Katrina look like a leaky faucet.
#4 Enoc Siuol on 02/05/10 at 11:31 AM
great slant-eyed wave coming in that will make Katrina look like a leaky faucet.

Shelia...You've reach a new low.
Congratulations!
#5 Rankin Fyle on 02/05/10 at 04:41 PM
Ronald Reagan was a bad actor.
His policies have led to the calamaty that now faces this nation.
End of story.
#5.1 GM on 02/06/10 at 09:56 AM
I’m sorry to say that you obviously are totally brain dead about the Ronal Reagan era who knows absolutely nothing about politics or economics. Before you start spouting off on topics you DEMONSTRATE zero education in, you need to research the state of things before Regan took office and what he accomplished. And with our current leader there will likely be twice the damage (but very likely more) to the economy.

You might say Carter damaged the US but Obama is out to destroy it.

And if you don’t like my opinion professor, I don’t care. Your file doesn't measure up.
#6 Confused on 02/07/10 at 04:02 PM
10 Americans held in Haiti jail for trying to help the people. I know they have been through a lot but that is biting the hand feeding you. It appears at least 8 of those held had no idea that the proper paperwork from the government didn’t exist. That government is corrupt and extortion is evident according to a note passed to news correspondents. America should set an example. Go in and take the Americans out of the jail and then pack up and come home. Let their corrupt government answer to the people of Haiti as to why America departed. I for one am tired of Americans going to aid those in need only to have them take advantage of help America is providing and making bad guys out of us.

Is this the wrong attitude to take?
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