[bvw]

I thought we might beat them, as their one-boy policy would make them a nation of brats. But we have compromised ourselves too much, we are weak and mean. Our sole remaining strength is in our health care industry -- which is fine, but it is too little.

[new world odor]

Yes, all the healthcare and related supporting industries
are doing all right. However The number of uninsured people continues to grow as low quality (low pay, minimum benefits) service jobs fill the economic void left from the transfer to China of our manufacturing base.
Eventually you will see severe financial crises arise in the healthcare industry from people not being able to pay for services or expensive health insurance or the latest wonder drugs.