If it were possible, I would post a screenshot of the Gaza Strip from the Google Earth satellite photographs. Gaza, clearly outlined by its prison walls, has changed color. From north to south, Gaza is now the color of powdered concrete, as seen from orbit. It is a heartbreaking thing to see, but I recommend a good long look.
I am reading South Africa’s application to the ICJ, and heartily second the professor’s recommendation, although what does not make one angry in that document will make one wish to weep.
Professor, China will not be contained. The Chinese have built a vibrant and energetic economy as capable and forward-looking as that of the US in the 1950s and 1960s. They are pursuing an intelligent and thorough plan to secure the resources needed to maintain and lengthen their lead in international relations and trade for the rest of the century, even as the hollow reed of US power continues its practice of bullying and economic theft instead of attempting to compete. The US has lost the race it stupidly chose not to run against Chinese industry, technology, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. We are like a fighter knocked out cold on his feet who hasn’t the sense to fall down.
Taiwan IS China, and the two will reunite. All of Southeast Asia IS well within the Chinese sphere of influence, as is all of our manufacturing capacity, including the electronics to make modern machinery and weapons work. As the fact of China’s ascendance in Asia continues to demonstrate itself, that manufacturing capacity will be lost, along with the US ability to wage war, militarily or economically. (No, we do no manufacturing in the US today; all of our plants are assembly plants, and the human skills that make a manufacturing economy possible are long gone. I watched them go.)
It may be that your lifelong focus on geopolitical politics makes it hard to see why and how the US has essentially become a paper tiger, thanks to the sell-off of its manufacturing capital. It does not matter now, in my opinion, because I believe the realist assessment at this stage is that we are a dying great power, and as such very dangerous to the future of our species, but no competitive threat to the rise of China, especially now that they have secured economic and security partnership with Russia. I would very much like to read your opinion of the matter from the standpoint of American ability to compete. In every way except for ability to destroy the planet with nuclear weapons, America’s future is a steady diet of Chinese dust.
Another enlightening discussion with the Judge, thank you! I'm sure Larry McGovern and Ray Johnson were likewise impressed 😁
Thanks very much, to you and his honor.
If it were possible, I would post a screenshot of the Gaza Strip from the Google Earth satellite photographs. Gaza, clearly outlined by its prison walls, has changed color. From north to south, Gaza is now the color of powdered concrete, as seen from orbit. It is a heartbreaking thing to see, but I recommend a good long look.
I am reading South Africa’s application to the ICJ, and heartily second the professor’s recommendation, although what does not make one angry in that document will make one wish to weep.
Professor, China will not be contained. The Chinese have built a vibrant and energetic economy as capable and forward-looking as that of the US in the 1950s and 1960s. They are pursuing an intelligent and thorough plan to secure the resources needed to maintain and lengthen their lead in international relations and trade for the rest of the century, even as the hollow reed of US power continues its practice of bullying and economic theft instead of attempting to compete. The US has lost the race it stupidly chose not to run against Chinese industry, technology, education, healthcare, and infrastructure. We are like a fighter knocked out cold on his feet who hasn’t the sense to fall down.
Taiwan IS China, and the two will reunite. All of Southeast Asia IS well within the Chinese sphere of influence, as is all of our manufacturing capacity, including the electronics to make modern machinery and weapons work. As the fact of China’s ascendance in Asia continues to demonstrate itself, that manufacturing capacity will be lost, along with the US ability to wage war, militarily or economically. (No, we do no manufacturing in the US today; all of our plants are assembly plants, and the human skills that make a manufacturing economy possible are long gone. I watched them go.)
It may be that your lifelong focus on geopolitical politics makes it hard to see why and how the US has essentially become a paper tiger, thanks to the sell-off of its manufacturing capital. It does not matter now, in my opinion, because I believe the realist assessment at this stage is that we are a dying great power, and as such very dangerous to the future of our species, but no competitive threat to the rise of China, especially now that they have secured economic and security partnership with Russia. I would very much like to read your opinion of the matter from the standpoint of American ability to compete. In every way except for ability to destroy the planet with nuclear weapons, America’s future is a steady diet of Chinese dust.