[Moonman62]

I look at China today versus 30 years ago and the US today versus 30 years ago and I see two countries that are better off. I see two countries which will eventually be allies versus two countries destined to blow each other up.

There is no such thing as a sure thing, but I think the odds favor such an outcome. I certainly hope so.

[ninenot]

There is no such thing as a sure thing, but I think the odds favor such an outcome.

You're drinking the KoolAid of Greg Mankiw, who is convinced that "economic ties" prevent wars.

Uh-huh. Remember the American Revolution? Who was the US's MAJOR trade partner at the time?