First, the Chinese people are not necessarily enemies of America. There is definitely a rivalry, and a certain pride in their culture and nation. There is a degree of jealousy, but I don't think it would come to the point where they would support an outright war with the U.S. All of the interactions I had with people were friendly.

However, the Communists in control there still scare me. They have moderated quite a bit... but mostly on economic issues. Their mantra is stability. They also are eagerly attempting to steal any technology they can from the West, whether for economic or military purposes.

I completely agree with our current policy of economic engagement with China. But I think our trade agreements should be reviewed to see if they put our domestic industries at any disadvantage.

We should also be wary of investments from China into the U.S. It IS definitely a national security issue. Frankly, we should be wary of ANY foreign ownership of critical parts of our defense-related companies. But China clearly has a history of industrial espionage; I don't see how they wouldn't try to leverage any back door they could get.

That's why I support Huckabee for President. He believes in free trade, but fair trade. He wants us to be more independent and self-sufficient in producing our own food, fuel and defense technologies. And I believe his foreign policy would be tough but not belligerent. His foreign policy, which is close to Roosevelt's "speak softly and carry a big stick" would help defuse some of the envy and rivalry around the world, but still let enemies know that we are not to be trifled with.

It's you again. Please, come down. Terry was just being sarcastic about "start teaching them Chinese". I am seriously concerned about you.

Bush will collapse the American economy, Romney would finish selling America off, and "new world order" here we come!

China was the solitary exception. Republicans Nixon and Bush (the good one) and Democrat Clinton led the nation into a commercial relationship with Communist China. Now the Chinese sell us the machines and appliances that we invented. Now China owns a huge portion of our national debt. Now, President Bush (the other one) is tough on Communist Cuba but he and our other leaders line up in their eagerness to smooch Communist backsides.

In addition to teaching our children English and Spanish, we'd better start teaching them Chinese.

The important question is, when Hunter drops out, who gets his share of the vote? Just kidding.