Anonymous
10/17/2012 13:39
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
China controls Romney's money(he has a lot of money there n tax shells) and will do anything China says.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 13:34
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
This is one of those flat out lies that candidates feel free promise as challengers and never will happen-- like moving the US embassy to Jerusalem.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 13:31
Subject: Re:does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
I do business in China. China is the US's 3rd largest destination for exporting goods, after Canada and Mexico. Do we really want to get into a trade war with one of the US's best customers?
Also the trade imbalance is already shifting and will continue to shift. The reason is that labor costs in China are skyrocketing due to a declining number of people entering the workforce (effects of the 1-child policy) and demands for rising wages as the cost of living increases. The tipping point is predicted to be in 2015, when manufacturing most goods in China and shipping them to the US will cost more than just making them in the US.
As for environmental conditions in China, the Chinese realize this and they are rapidly combating it. Do you think they like all the smog and poisoning problems? Of course not.
I'm pretty sure Romney is doing this as a pure vote-getter. He's smart enough to know what a vital trade partner China is for the US.
Also the trade imbalance is already shifting and will continue to shift. The reason is that labor costs in China are skyrocketing due to a declining number of people entering the workforce (effects of the 1-child policy) and demands for rising wages as the cost of living increases. The tipping point is predicted to be in 2015, when manufacturing most goods in China and shipping them to the US will cost more than just making them in the US.
As for environmental conditions in China, the Chinese realize this and they are rapidly combating it. Do you think they like all the smog and poisoning problems? Of course not.
I'm pretty sure Romney is doing this as a pure vote-getter. He's smart enough to know what a vital trade partner China is for the US.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 13:20
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Anyone remember this skit from SNL? Kudos to SNL for bringing more attention to this issue through humor.
http://veracitystew.com/2010/11/15/snl-obama-doing-sex-to-chinas-president-over-debt-video/
http://veracitystew.com/2010/11/15/snl-obama-doing-sex-to-chinas-president-over-debt-video/
Anonymous
10/17/2012 13:18
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have really mixed feelings about this. We are in debt financially to them. We are in bed with our adversary and we will be until we get out of debt. This sick relationship is hurting us finacially with the loss the jobs overseas and frankly I think China's poor regulations are going to kill us off with the lead in toys and formaldhyde in clothes and their effin baby formula disaster.
You don't have a very sophisticated understanding of how things work. Maybe you shouldn't vote...
Not the PP, but I feel compelled to say that you have contributed nothing to the discussion of China, and hav shown a misunderstanding of our democracy if you think people who don't agree with you on some economic issue have less right to vote.
Thank you. I think our relationship with China in many respects is unhealthy and until we significantly decrease our debt to them we are in a difficult position. The issue of lead in toys, and other health hazards thanks to poor regulations is real and it's more dangerous than the "shouldn't vote" poster understands. These materials in many Chinese products are linked to learning disabilities and cancer and possibly autism among other things. Do they cause these issues-who knows, but they do contribute. We know lead is unsafe. We know many of the chemicals they do not sufficiently regulate are toxic. This is a serious health issue and we need to be in more of a position of power to impose regulations. Our debt to China prevents us from creating the type of relationship we need with them. Perhaps adversary is the wrong word. They are hurting us, but there is the potential to form a healthier relationship if we didn't owe them so much money.
We are completely empowered to regulate this. We can impose any requirement we want on imports, and monitor as thoroughly as we desire. We can penalize any company importing substandard goods.
Good luck if you think the Republicans will do this, though.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 13:16
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have really mixed feelings about this. We are in debt financially to them. We are in bed with our adversary and we will be until we get out of debt. This sick relationship is hurting us finacially with the loss the jobs overseas and frankly I think China's poor regulations are going to kill us off with the lead in toys and formaldhyde in clothes and their effin baby formula disaster.
You don't have a very sophisticated understanding of how things work. Maybe you shouldn't vote...
Not the PP, but I feel compelled to say that you have contributed nothing to the discussion of China, and hav shown a misunderstanding of our democracy if you think people who don't agree with you on some economic issue have less right to vote.
Thank you. I think our relationship with China in many respects is unhealthy and until we significantly decrease our debt to them we are in a difficult position. The issue of lead in toys, and other health hazards thanks to poor regulations is real and it's more dangerous than the "shouldn't vote" poster understands. These materials in many Chinese products are linked to learning disabilities and cancer and possibly autism among other things. Do they cause these issues-who knows, but they do contribute. We know lead is unsafe. We know many of the chemicals they do not sufficiently regulate are toxic. This is a serious health issue and we need to be in more of a position of power to impose regulations. Our debt to China prevents us from creating the type of relationship we need with them. Perhaps adversary is the wrong word. They are hurting us, but there is the potential to form a healthier relationship if we didn't owe them so much money.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 12:27
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Clearly not going to happen either way. If they cut us off as a trade partner we would be screwed.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 12:13
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have really mixed feelings about this. We are in debt financially to them. We are in bed with our adversary and we will be until we get out of debt. This sick relationship is hurting us finacially with the loss the jobs overseas and frankly I think China's poor regulations are going to kill us off with the lead in toys and formaldhyde in clothes and their effin baby formula disaster.
You don't have a very sophisticated understanding of how things work. Maybe you shouldn't vote...
Not the PP, but I feel compelled to say that you have contributed nothing to the discussion of China, and hav shown a misunderstanding of our democracy if you think people who don't agree with you on some economic issue have less right to vote.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 07:13
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Anonymous wrote:I have really mixed feelings about this. We are in debt financially to them. We are in bed with our adversary and we will be until we get out of debt. This sick relationship is hurting us finacially with the loss the jobs overseas and frankly I think China's poor regulations are going to kill us off with the lead in toys and formaldhyde in clothes and their effin baby formula disaster.
You don't have a very sophisticated understanding of how things work. Maybe you shouldn't vote...
Anonymous
10/17/2012 07:12
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
Talk about moot points. He won't have a first day in office.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 07:09
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
We buy their stuff. American consumers have already made them a partner. In the future they will be a huge market for us. The currency issue is real but chinas internal economy will eventually break this.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 06:36
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
War on china in not smart on any day in office.
Anonymous
10/17/2012 05:56
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
China should be a partner not an enemy.
Anonymous
10/16/2012 23:20
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
I have really mixed feelings about this. We are in debt financially to them. We are in bed with our adversary and we will be until we get out of debt. This sick relationship is hurting us finacially with the loss the jobs overseas and frankly I think China's poor regulations are going to kill us off with the lead in toys and formaldhyde in clothes and their effin baby formula disaster.
Anonymous
10/16/2012 23:16
Subject: does anyone think it is smart to declare economic war on China on Romney's first day in office?
He promised to do that ...