[Mr. Jeeves]

It's all about oil. If China gets a stable, reliable source, all this expensive military adventurism will come to an end.

And it just so happens we have plenty in Alaska, not far away. Those who constantly complain about the trade deficit should approve of balancing it out by trading Alaskan oil for Chinese cash.

[dragnet2]

Those who constantly complain about the trade deficit should approve of balancing it out by trading Alaskan oil for Chinese cash.

The trade deficit was brought on by extremely wealthy greedy corrupt people and corrupt government mismanagement. The same SOB's who have zip allegiance to America. How could anyone not be angry?

Profits regardless of consequences.