tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post894122703203271504..comments2023-10-27T03:41:13.171-07:00Comments on Warning Signs: Superpower ChinaAlan Carubahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10901162110385985193noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-3250180110880142642010-03-31T21:55:45.149-07:002010-03-31T21:55:45.149-07:00Alan,
I'm beginning to think we should teach ...Alan,<br /> I'm beginning to think we should teach our children *French* to blend in with the New World Order of European Economics....<br /> -Timtwelchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15327585574836412256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-85675432098062924902010-03-28T15:13:06.246-07:002010-03-28T15:13:06.246-07:00Alan, I know this is OT, but I would like to ask R...Alan, I know this is OT, but I would like to ask RBM a question, if it's alright with you.<br /><br />RBM, I see from your profile that you are quite a bit older that I am. To what do you attribute your longevity? I would appreciate any tips you could give me.<br /><br />ThanksRon H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17778875977813470690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-35150089358390606642010-03-28T14:40:52.457-07:002010-03-28T14:40:52.457-07:00I disagree with Friedman on most things and think ...I disagree with Friedman on most things and think he is an idiot, but in this case we may both be on the same page. You will note he is not quoted. John and Doris Naisbitt are.Alan Carubahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901162110385985193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-24699418240351830512010-03-28T14:33:37.974-07:002010-03-28T14:33:37.974-07:00You and Tom Friedman carrying the same tune. Neve...You and Tom Friedman carrying the same tune. Never thought I'd see that.RBMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151656018993649029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-48635390217864263142010-03-28T11:52:37.445-07:002010-03-28T11:52:37.445-07:00Teach your kids Chinese - It will come in handy, o...Teach your kids Chinese - It will come in handy, one way or another.Ronbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767498198886077632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196554259323465442.post-79550745052992032292010-03-28T07:16:19.833-07:002010-03-28T07:16:19.833-07:00China's history is one of a strong, authoritar...China's history is one of a strong, authoritarian central government. While Mao's nonsense was a matter of style more than substance, his ideas cost the country decades of lost time in modernization--and now they're doing a wondrous job of catch-up.<br /><br />I first heard the term "Jews of the Orient" in Manila in 1950, so named for their business acumen. That acumen has been in play for some twenty years, now, and we are seeing the results.<br /><br />They seize today's opportunities while continuously looking at the long-term future. That gives an advantage over those who look little farther than the next quarterly report to the SEC or the next two-year election cycle.<br /><br />Our recent twenty years? We've spent in profligate manner, accumulating irrational amounts of debt. We're still accumulating debt and show no signs of understanding the need for change. That's a downhill road...Desertrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09860257698839313423noreply@blogger.com