[Constitutionalist Conservative]

One question that should give pause is, if we (the US) would try to use this as a ‘strategic’ effort against China, are not by default, recognizing China’s dominating trade power both over the US and their other world competitors?

Or, it could be a recognition that if we submit to Kyoto (or Son of Kyoto), China will quickly become the dominant trading power.

BTW, I don't see this as a strategic effort against China alone, but rather against all countries which see Kyoto as a means of improving their position in the world WRT the United States.

[jedward]

I would say that’s right on your first point, and its equivilant is the default I mentioned.

You’re right too, there’s other countries involved for sure. This is one of those instances where one can get a quick snapshot of world dominance, in trade anyway. I guess in the big scheme of things, I’d say we are and have been standing on a rug for a very long time. If China wants to pull that rug tomorrow or next year, they could and when they perceive us Militarily weak enough, they will.

Thanks a ton for the reply, I was starting to get nervous :))