[Mr.Clark]

DOD is working on the new quadrennial defense review, so the Air Force/Navy have to justify their massive budget outlays. Think about it, what else does the Navy have if China isn't around? The Navy needs China, so that's why you are seeing all these scare stories.

Not saying we shouldn't worry about China, but some of the hysterical coverage over the last few days is ridiculous.

[mmercier]

Good answer.

Damn good answer.

[rbmillerjr]

"DOD is working on the new quadrennial defense review, so the Air Force/Navy have to justify their massive budget outlays. Think about it, what else does the Navy have if China isn't around? The Navy needs China, so that's why you are seeing all these scare stories. "

Sounds a little conspiratorial to me. We are being vigilant enought to reposition B2 Stealth Bombers and other naval and air power to the Pacific during a war in Southwest Asia...so maybe it's not such a conspiracy.

Vigilance is peace throught strength.

[EQAndyBuzz]

Wasn't this referred to as the window of opportunity during the Eisenhower years?

What we do is project the threat of our potential enemies and from there we budget as to what we need to maintain a tehnological superiority.