==They may be swallowing more than they can chew.
True. Unfotunately they may be swallowing more than WE can chew as well. I really don't understand the leaders of this country any more. It's like we are being led by a bunch of Neville Chamberlains. In short, we need new leadership in our nation's capital. It would be great if we could start by un-electing John McCain.
I don't see the problem. They are buying things that will become nearly worthless if there is any kind of war involving China. That would appear to give them lots of incentive to avoid any war.