[Clemenza]

Good post. I always challenged Freepers who b-tch about the Chinese government to show me how much life was better, government wise, under the KMT or most of the dynasties that preceded it.

Authoritarian governent is all the Chinese have known.

[investigateworld]

Good post. I always challenged Freepers who b-tch about the Chinese government to show me how much life was better, government wise, under the KMT or most of the dynasties that preceded it. Authoritarian governent is all the Chinese have known.

I honestly don't give a rat's Pootie how the Chinese people live, Except for my religious beliefs required me to wish a good life for everyone.

However I do care about the quality of weapons and military infrastructure that our nation's armed forces will have to deal with.

When China shot down that satellite, they gave the world a clue of their future plans. Ignore that at your own risk.

As for the belief that exposure to Western markets - thoughts and beliefs will change them?

Just look at Mexico - they have a great and prosperous nation next door and they still are a sh*hole.