[maui_hawaii]

AIG is a China punk. Thats about it. China is opposed to any action against Iraq.

First, they think the US got what it deserved on 9-11.

Second, the same precedent set with Iraq will be used against China. That includes kicking Iraq out of Kuwait, their smaller neighbor.

Thirdly, the two regimes are two peas in a pod, and China will lose influence in the middle east if Saddam is gone. They view Iraq as "keeping America in check" as to influence in the Middle East region.

Numbers one and two are tied together.

"multipolarity" is the theme of the day for China. Thats the underlying thought of all of their doctrines.

AIG is just spouting off what his party teaches him.

[dighton]

AIG is just spouting off what his party teaches him.

He's in some trouble now, because no one is buying what he's selling.

[AIG]

Who cares about oil? The world only has a 34 years' supply left anyway. The Middle East's importance because of oil will inevitably decline over the next several decades. US car companies envision two things by the year 2020: 1) China will be the world's biggest car market and 2) most cars will be running on fuel cells.

[elbucko]

AIG is just spouting off what his party teaches him.

Well said!