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To: arun gera who wrote (24989)	11/9/2007 8:21:27 AM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217747

there already are however, perhaps 6000 years of wisdom may moderate the full-on effects otoh, maybe 600 years of pentup demand will make it all worse we will know when we know but we will know ;0)

To: arun gera who wrote (24989)	11/10/2007 3:09:12 PM
From: GST	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217747

<I don't know whether it will be able to retain its old values.> This is a question I hear from Chinese people -- the ones living in China. I hear people saying "we fell a bit lost -- people only believe in money now, and there is an emptiness". What will fill that void? More shopping? Having things in abundance is always preferred over deprivation. I remember a quote from Nixon -- "if you don't think that America is making progress, tell me who has the world's largest shopping center?". It takes more than a large shopping center to make a robust society. China has a rich cultural heritage - but its future is uncertain. Right now the Chinese government is following in the footsteps of Nixon, measuring progress by the swelling crowds in the Chinese malls.