Originally posted by Mobycat:
So when do we cut off China completely? They are more of a threat than Cuba. Funny how the first steps toward engaging them came with a conservative. And even after 12 years of Reagan/Bush, they had "most favored nation" status. Cuba is no threat to us, and you know damn well they aren't. What are they going to do, overrun us with all 11,000,000 citizens? Maybe ship over some of those 1950's cars?
The China shit should definitely be pulled back. There are too many idiots in this country who think a thinly veiled version of capitalism in a small chosen segment of their population will turn their communist government around. They could not be more wrong. Others don't give a shit. American business will be in for a rude awakening the day they decide to nationalize all American corporate interests in that country. The Chinese are also very aware of the fact that our investments and factories are only helping them and they can use this to hurt our economy. This day will come. Mark my words. Capitalism was only meant to thrive amongst capitalistic countries. We have forgotten that. American corporate managers have forgotten that. The only thing that is important today is political correct bullshit and the bottom line in the next quarterly report. This will be an Achilles heel and it will hurt us very bad if this trend continues.
I wouldn't say Cuba is no threat. They are a minimal threat. I don't know what gave you the idea I or any conservative wants all the Cubans to come here. We want them to stay there. We also want Castro dead so we can move into the future. We can't do that with Castro. He can't be trusted.
Regarding you comment about privacy and the courts... Fuck them. Federal courts are wrong all the time. People like you you just can't stand the issue of states rights. Your liberal philosophy does not go beyond an all powerful federal state.
And please... don't give me the "I have Jewish friends" argument to defend your Palestinian positions. I live in NY and there are more Jews here than anywhere in the U.S. Most of the ones I know would smack you for a bullshit argument like that. It is typicial gentile liberal pure bullshit.
You claim to be "pro-both sides", hence your cowardice on making a stand. More bullshit.
The land wasn't always Israels, but it is theirs now. The original owners don't have much to say about wanting it back but the made up "Palestinians" are claiming it now. More bullshit.
It seems you have a problem with Israel defending itself. They only attack Palestinians after their people have been blown to shit. Including children on a frequent basis. Any attacks by Israel are more than well deserved.
If the Palestinian people were so noble and worthy they would change their leadership. They don't. The terrorist Arafat is the world's oldest, richest, and bloodthirsty terrorist. But as long as he is killing Jews people like you think he is some kind of leader. The only reason he has been so successful is because of uninformed or anti-semitic people like you in the West.
If Arafat were a Mexican or Cuban attacking our country on a routine basis, how long would you tolerate his shit before you struck back?