December 18, 2007

Great Wall of Worry Debate - CNBC On The Money

This is a 7 1/2 minute video regarding China & Russia's reluctance to take a hard stand against Iran's nuclear program. This video was posted October 30, 2006. This video features Jed Babbin, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense and author of "Showdown: Why China Wants War". Jed is debating Mark Headley, President of Matthews Asian Funds with $3 billion dollars invested in China! So PLEASE consider the source and self-interest while listening to debate.

  • China is building anti-satellite weapons in cyber warfare capabilities.
  • China has the MOST active espionage program against the United States.
  • China is building up a hedgeamonic force that they will at some point USE!
  • China has VETO powers on UN Security Council and USE it liberally.
  • China has been defending its business links with African governments accused of human rights abuses (aka the gov't of Sudan - DARFUR)!
  • PLUS China has also been defending its business links with Myanmar (BURMA!) also accused of human rights abuses!
  • China remains a totalitarian state - China's government is NOT pursuing a capitalist market economy THEY only appear to be doing so.
  • Its the same regime that murdered 2,000 students in 1989 in Tiananmen square.
  • China has been buying submarines and service combatants from Russia.
  • China is depending on Iran to help quence its thirst for OIL.
  • Russia today rejecting a sanctions plan on Iran.
  • Both China & Russia have HUGE commercial ties with Iran.
  • Iran ignored deadline to STOP enriching Uranium August 31, 2006.
  • Iran threatened US & Europe with suidcide attacks.
  • Iran said it would wipe out (ANNIHILATE) Israel off the map. Can anyone say HITLER?

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