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To: Condor who wrote (156342)	1/15/2005 10:51:31 AM
From: GST	Respond to of 281500

<dismay over the EU's move dramatically to upgrade relations with Beijing> Anybody with a map, a financial calculator and a passing knowledge of how important China has become to European countries will recognize something that is lost on too many Americans -- we are no longer the center of the universe. Yet our foreign policy is predicated on our being the center of the universe. Something has got to give. Unless the world agrees to put us back at the center -- not too likely -- then we have the alternative of adjusting our policies. Unfortunately, the US, not to mention its President, is not exactly savvy when it comes to foreign policy. Politically, the great predictor of whether or not you support Bush is whether or not you hold a passport. Bush was elected by the core of Americans who have the least awareness of the world and what is going on in the world. The Europeans have seen the future -- Americans have not.

To: Condor who wrote (156342)	1/15/2005 11:11:52 AM
From: GST	Respond to of 281500

Taiwan, China Agree to Lift Flight Ban Saturday January 15, 5:04 am ET By Min Lee, Associated Press Writer Taiwan, China Agree to Temporarily Lift Five-Decade Ban on Direct Flights Between Two Countries MACAU (AP) -- Taiwan and China agreed Saturday to temporarily lift Taiwan's five-decade ban on direct flights between the two rivals -- a deal that could reduce tension in one of Asia's most dangerous flash points. ADVERTISEMENT The agreement -- the biggest breakthrough between Taiwan and China in years -- will let passengers travel during next month's New Year holiday without stopping at a third point, usually Hong Kong, as currently required biz.yahoo.com

To: Condor who wrote (156342)	1/20/2005 1:43:06 AM
From: Jim Willie CB	Read Replies (10) \| Respond to of 281500

China will use hoard of USTBonds to do many things - purchase European weapons and military material - perhaps put New England naval works back on the map, as they are requisitioned to build a Chinese Navy - continue the Chinese Economic juggernaut buildout - supply credit for Asian development, like in VietNam, Thailand - pay for Tsunami restoration does anybody realize the size of the US consumer debt increase EQUALS the increase in the bilateral China trade deficit ??? the US Federal Reserve Reflation initiative is stimulating China the effect on the USA is increased debt, job loss, and lost control over our monetary policy THE PRICE OF ECONOMIC INCOMPETENCE IS LOST GEOPOLITICAL POWER THE CATBIRD SEAT IS BEING FASHIONED FOR CHINESE BUTTOCKS / jim