When I get a particularly thoughtful comment, even when I disagree, I make an effort to highlight it. Because I think discussion healthy, I do my best to encourage it. What follows is a comment with which I happen for the most part to agree. The comment came during a debate at this post, DEBATING... Continue Reading →
WHAT KIND OF THREAT IS CHINA?
Two events conspired to draw my interest to this subject. I saw this interesting post referenced on Instapundit.com. This post considers the implications of China's government owning portions of its "private" economy. Imagine if the United States invested all the revenue it takes in from Social Security taxes into private companies. Imagine that our government... Continue Reading →
CHINA’S AFRICAN SAFARI
Recently I saw an article in the Washington Times that got me to thinking. During a weeklong visit with President Bush last month to five sub-Saharan African nations, Mr. Geldof pointed to the continent's increasing stability but lamented the lack of U.S. business-sector investment. "What is it that the Chinese get that we're missing?" he... Continue Reading →
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