[horsewhispersc]

"On another note, Thomas believes President Bush's decision to pull out of the ABM treaty will cause Russia and China to strengthen their ties – to the detriment of the United States. "It's in China's interest to see the U.S. destablilized," he added".

This does not look good at all!

[Cold Heat]

China and the U.S. are linked together by the umbilical cord of trade. I would venture to say they are feeling a drop in exports right now. It is not in their best interest for the U.S. to destabilize. They just want us to stay out of their way.(which we won't)Time will tell.