China gains another ally

China has been running an excellent PR campaign the past few years and now it seems to be paying off. Australia has recently begun to seperate its policy on China from that of the U.S.
"in general terms it was made clear that in the unlikely event of a conflict over Taiwan, the US doesn't automatically expect military support from Australia."

At this point I am not so sure the U.S government is ready to tussle over Taiwan. The government rhetoric has been greatly toned down over the past few years. In October of 2004, Colin Powell said
"There is only one China. Taiwan is not independent. It does not enjoy sovereignty as a nation, and that remains our policy, our firm policy."

If I were in Taiwan I would not hold my breath for U.S support. They need to go nuclear and fast. If we do nothing while China takes Taiwan by force then we can kiss all of our Asian influence goodbye. (South Korea, and bases in the "Stans")

California Bans Junk Food in Schools

Begining next fall students at California schools (elementary-high school)will no longer sell soda, candy or other junk food. The lunches will also begin having more fruit and vegetables.

It is about time! I think it is horrible the way the schools feed the children. If only parents would take an interest in the food their children eat we might not have to put every child on ridalin.

Palastinians Murder Arafat

Palastinian militants drug Moussa Arafat out of his home and murdered him in order to punish him for alleged corruption during his days as a seurity chief. The militants claimed they punished him because Abbas did not and that they will be enforcing gods law. Abbas needs to gain control over this country with force. He must disarm the terror groups operating in Gaza and the West Bank. If he cannot control the groups then he needs to call on his Islamic friends, (Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia ...) to provide troops and help him dismantle these groups. His plan to bring these terror groups into Palastinian politics could be disasterous. He is showing weakness and they are pouncing on his weaknesses. Of course all of this could be playing right into Israels hand. If Gaza descends into furhter chaos there is no way Israel can give up the West Bank.

Chaos in N.O

After witnessing the total incompetence to control the situation in New Orleans, one has to wonder what would happen if there were a terror attack using WMD's. The total lack of preparation seems ridiculous. The federal and state governments have allegedly been preparing for massive terror attacks yet they cannot get this situation under control?

If people are raping, looting and causing hhavok what would they do after a WMD attack. Maybe it is a good idea to purchase a gun if you have not already done so.

Bush Flooded New Orleans!!!!

Or so I have been reading on the internet. I did however find this article from 2000 which discusses the levee system.

This did not come out of nowhere, these levee's haev been an accident waiting to happen for years so to blame Bush or the war is nonsense. Here is the most telling quote.

"If it were left to residents and city officials, the status quo would prevail. One city official says of the flooding and subsidence, "We are below sea level and we do get floods sometimes, but it's not a real serious problem. You can still purchase flood insurance." Another city official expressed faith in the current levee system."

So my question to all of you Bush haters is, have you no shame?