Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Thursday, November 19, 2009
PLEASE Wake Up!!
I am including a link to a very important post on a blog I have been following for several months. Please read it! It covers what currently borrowing, the value of the US dollar, and your family's freedom and welfare.
CHINA TO DECIDE THE U.S. HEALTHCARE OUTCOME?
China is trying to put pressure on Obama in regards to the excessive spending required by his new policies, and the decision to simply print more dollars as a response to our economic crisis, but he is responding defiantly. Why is this a problem? If you aren't aware--most of our national debt is owned by China, followed by Japan.
Japan is a friend of the US and I have not heard one objection raised,or warning given in relation to the amount of our debt that they hold. China, however, is a communist country that does not share the same values as America. While China has not acted aggressively towards America, that does not mean they are 'safe'.
It is a peculiar American trait that we assume everyone to inherently have the same values, dreams and motivations that we have. They don't. We tend to have a naivete towards others, imputing a character of loyalty, altruism, and generosity to them, until experience proves otherwise. However, this assessment may not be accurate. We also assume that we are perceived, by others, to have those character traits, and that is often not true.
The result of this can be a very big difference in the perception of our relationship, by the US and whoever the other party may be. As anyone who speaks a second language knows, you cannot simply translate the words into the hearer's language and get the intended message across. It is important to have some understanding of the values, beliefs and taboos of the other party. It may also be good to have an idea of how they perceive you. Without taking these things into account, you blunder along like a bull in a china shop.
All that is to say, I don't believe we should automatically trust the Chinese government (which is both communist and oppressive towards its people). Especially not when the balance of power is not equal (such as us owing them HUGE amounts of money). Nor should we assume they are our friends because they 'were nice enough' to loan us money when we wanted it.
As soon as we borrowed from them, the balance of power shifted. They have leverage over us, proportional to the amount we are indebted to them, and compounded by our present inability to pay the balance in full. Does that make sense?
Just in case, I'll try to give an example. Let's pretend you have a guy you work with, that you get along fairly well with, but sometimes things are a little tense. He's quiet and a bit moody, and you have a feeling that you don't see eye to eye on everything, but he never really comes out and says when he disagrees. Let's say that the positions you hold make you competitors within the workplace--not an outright contest, but an awareness that your superiors are always evaluating you against one another. But, all in all, everything is on an even keel.
Now lets say you're short on lunch money one day, and he offers to loan it. You agree and pay him back the next day. From time to time occasions arise that you borrow a little bit and repay it, then, over time, you find yourself borrowing more money and more often. Eventually it becomes a habit, and you start borrowing in order to make investments, even gambling a bit.
Long story short, one day you borrow a lot of money from him and sink it into a VERY risky investment because the possible gain is incredible. He finds out and expresses concern, because he expects you to repay him in a couple of weeks--like you promised. An honest assessment shows that you are deeply indebted, to someone you don't know well, who has the ability to undercut you or sabotage you in your career. Hopefully you wake up and realize because, at this point, and difficult as it may be, you can restore the balance of power between you, and safeguard yourcareer.
There are a couple of ways you can do this. You can withdraw the money from the risky investment and repay him in full, or you can sell some of your company stock and use that money to repay him in full. Just having the ability to do so makes the balance of power equal.
However, if you don't have any stocks or other means to repay him immediately, and if you can't withdraw from the risky investment, you are on very shaky ground. EVERYTHING depends on the success of your risky investment.
That, obviously, creates a great deal of stress for you and between you, until you learn the outcome of your investment. The longer that drags out, the more uncomfortable he may become, and the more pressure he may put on you. Because you both know you presently have no means of getting out of the deal between you (the short-term loan), he has all the leverage and can change the terms as he chooses, threaten you, or pressure you to do other things. (Blackmail is another illustration of an imbalance of power).
Living with that level of stress, and worry over any number of unknown actions he can take, really can make your life unbearable. And God forbid that your investment not pay off as you had hoped. . .
That is what it can be like to live with an imbalance of power, in a relationship with someone you don't know you can trust. And that is where the United States currently is in her relationship with China--if an honest assessment is to be made.
CHINA TO DECIDE THE U.S. HEALTH CARE OUTCOME?
Selling Out Poland
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
An Attack On America Is Imminent! (The Drunken Whore Part 2)
(Continued from Part 1, The Drunken Whore)
I am not a student of war. I don't know the proper terminology, but I know what I see taking shape. I will describe it as best I can.
Russia and China are allied, and lately have been conducting joint military exercises. Russia has also conducted joint naval exercises with Venezuela and is presently working with Cuba to upgrade its military equipment.The Chinese subs that have recently been patrolling off our coasts could obviously be a hindrance to shipping traffic in the event of a war against the United States. And between Russia's outposts of Cuba & Venezuela, the Gulf of Mexico could be blocked. It is probably safe to assume that the Chinese subs are capable of initiating an EMP (ElectroMagnetic Pulse) attack,
An EMP attack would destroy, in an instant, any unshielded electronic equipment within range. I would guess that means everything from a calculator to a jumbo jet--cell phones, computers, cars, digital thermostats, bank atms, gas pumps, cell phone towers, radio & tv broadcast equipment, etc. We would be without, transportation and communication. If it occurred in winter (which it almost certainly would), we would be without heat.
No means to get food, no heat, no news, no way to call for help, no way to contact family, stuck in place with no transportation and no idea of what's going on. (How long will it take to realize that it isn't an 'ordinary' blackout? Well--does your cell phone work? Does your calculator work? Does your car start?)
That is how the war would most likely begin--and because of the damage an EMP attack does, it could be years before all these electronic components could be replaced-if they were even available.
Chinese and Russian cyber attacks have mapped out our critical infrastructure and have left software in place that will allow them to seize control of our electrical power grid. Our water and sewage systems are also at risk. So, add to the above: no electricity, no water, and sewers backing up.
A cold, dark hell. For how long? Plenty long enough for what would come next.
Consider the present state of our military. Russia, who lost a protracted 'war of attrition with Afghanistan', now plays the part of 'Brer Rabbit' and concedes to let our military continue to exhaust its men and supplies in a location to which Russia controls evacuation and supply routes. Weary soldiers have served tour upon tour in some of the most desolate, extreme and spiritually oppressive locations on the face of the earth. And our blessed new leader (all hail) feels that this is an opportune time to begin disarming America by decreasing our military spending! If all that isn't enough, figure in the constant pressure, here at home, to disarm the American people.
The first wave of invasion will be Russian, from the north. Alaska is just a skip and a jump from Russia. (As I understand it, the land is passable when the ground is frozen to a great enough depth, making winter the most attractive time of year for an incursion via Alaska.) The Russian tanks will roll in, cross Canada and flood the center of America. At the same time, Russian tanks in Venezuela will be moving to the North--and others will be moving into the Southeast via Cuba.
I'm sure there's more. Our oil supplies can obviously be cut off in the Persian Gulf, but I think (until the real attack comes) that's more likely to be a strategy to gain leverage over issues like permitting Iran and other Russian proxies to continue with their weapons programs.
Oh, did I forget to mention the new supersonic 'Sizzler' Russian antiship cruise missiles that can decimate a fleet of US aircraft carriers? Yeah, they're passing those out to their friends too . . .
We are missing what is in plain sight!!
Start doing your own Google searches about these subjects. The warnings are out there, but we are falling apart in so many ways here at home, that we are nearly oblivious to the noose that is closing around us!
I was asked, by someone who was skeptical, 'Why would Russia attack us?'. I don't know. Do we have to have a reason first, to believe it could happen? My immediate response is-why wouldn't they?
I guess it's the old 'glass half full or glass half empty' conundrum. Some people look at things as being improbable unless there's a good reason for them to happen, but I see things as probable unless there's a good reason for them not to.
I can speculate as to why, or put myself in the place of a Russian or Chinese leader and see good reasons for it, but 'why?' is not really important to me. For me, the question is always 'how?'
It's important to remember-everyone is not like us. We all see the world differently. We all have different aspirations, different values. Just because we wouldn't do something, doesn't mean someone else wouldn't see it as being a perfectly good option.
If you are a person who always has to know why, my reasons will probably seem lame, but here they are:
Here are some links to start with:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE54363X20090504?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0109/0109chinabuildup.htm
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE52O5PX20090325
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.9776268a25e75ad5b44b4d87e8a32a02.4a1&show_article=1
Here are a couple of older articles that are still very relevant:
2001: http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2001/9/19/204945.shtml
2007: http://www.globalsecurity.org/org/news/2007/070219-venezuela-subs.htm
And a video:
http://www.breitbart.tv/the-wakening-tapes-congressman-outlines-the-firesale-of-american-security/
Selling Out Poland
I am not a student of war. I don't know the proper terminology, but I know what I see taking shape. I will describe it as best I can.
Russia and China are allied, and lately have been conducting joint military exercises. Russia has also conducted joint naval exercises with Venezuela and is presently working with Cuba to upgrade its military equipment.The Chinese subs that have recently been patrolling off our coasts could obviously be a hindrance to shipping traffic in the event of a war against the United States. And between Russia's outposts of Cuba & Venezuela, the Gulf of Mexico could be blocked. It is probably safe to assume that the Chinese subs are capable of initiating an EMP (ElectroMagnetic Pulse) attack,
An EMP attack would destroy, in an instant, any unshielded electronic equipment within range. I would guess that means everything from a calculator to a jumbo jet--cell phones, computers, cars, digital thermostats, bank atms, gas pumps, cell phone towers, radio & tv broadcast equipment, etc. We would be without, transportation and communication. If it occurred in winter (which it almost certainly would), we would be without heat.
No means to get food, no heat, no news, no way to call for help, no way to contact family, stuck in place with no transportation and no idea of what's going on. (How long will it take to realize that it isn't an 'ordinary' blackout? Well--does your cell phone work? Does your calculator work? Does your car start?)
That is how the war would most likely begin--and because of the damage an EMP attack does, it could be years before all these electronic components could be replaced-if they were even available.
Chinese and Russian cyber attacks have mapped out our critical infrastructure and have left software in place that will allow them to seize control of our electrical power grid. Our water and sewage systems are also at risk. So, add to the above: no electricity, no water, and sewers backing up.
A cold, dark hell. For how long? Plenty long enough for what would come next.
Consider the present state of our military. Russia, who lost a protracted 'war of attrition with Afghanistan', now plays the part of 'Brer Rabbit' and concedes to let our military continue to exhaust its men and supplies in a location to which Russia controls evacuation and supply routes. Weary soldiers have served tour upon tour in some of the most desolate, extreme and spiritually oppressive locations on the face of the earth. And our blessed new leader (all hail) feels that this is an opportune time to begin disarming America by decreasing our military spending! If all that isn't enough, figure in the constant pressure, here at home, to disarm the American people.
The first wave of invasion will be Russian, from the north. Alaska is just a skip and a jump from Russia. (As I understand it, the land is passable when the ground is frozen to a great enough depth, making winter the most attractive time of year for an incursion via Alaska.) The Russian tanks will roll in, cross Canada and flood the center of America. At the same time, Russian tanks in Venezuela will be moving to the North--and others will be moving into the Southeast via Cuba.
I'm sure there's more. Our oil supplies can obviously be cut off in the Persian Gulf, but I think (until the real attack comes) that's more likely to be a strategy to gain leverage over issues like permitting Iran and other Russian proxies to continue with their weapons programs.
Oh, did I forget to mention the new supersonic 'Sizzler' Russian antiship cruise missiles that can decimate a fleet of US aircraft carriers? Yeah, they're passing those out to their friends too . . .
We are missing what is in plain sight!!
Start doing your own Google searches about these subjects. The warnings are out there, but we are falling apart in so many ways here at home, that we are nearly oblivious to the noose that is closing around us!
I was asked, by someone who was skeptical, 'Why would Russia attack us?'. I don't know. Do we have to have a reason first, to believe it could happen? My immediate response is-why wouldn't they?
I guess it's the old 'glass half full or glass half empty' conundrum. Some people look at things as being improbable unless there's a good reason for them to happen, but I see things as probable unless there's a good reason for them not to.
I can speculate as to why, or put myself in the place of a Russian or Chinese leader and see good reasons for it, but 'why?' is not really important to me. For me, the question is always 'how?'
It's important to remember-everyone is not like us. We all see the world differently. We all have different aspirations, different values. Just because we wouldn't do something, doesn't mean someone else wouldn't see it as being a perfectly good option.
If you are a person who always has to know why, my reasons will probably seem lame, but here they are:
- my intuition is telling me so
- several people in Russia, at great personal risk, are trying to alert us to the coming danger
- the Bible foretells it
Here are some links to start with:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE54363X20090504?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
http://www.enterstageright.com/archive/articles/0109/0109chinabuildup.htm
http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE52O5PX20090325
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=CNG.9776268a25e75ad5b44b4d87e8a32a02.4a1&show_article=1
Here are a couple of older articles that are still very relevant:
2001: http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2001/9/19/204945.shtml
2007: http://www.globalsecurity.org/org/news/2007/070219-venezuela-subs.htm
And a video:
http://www.breitbart.tv/the-wakening-tapes-congressman-outlines-the-firesale-of-american-security/
Selling Out Poland
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