The Discerning Texan
All that is necessary for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing.
-- Edmund Burke
-- Edmund Burke
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Deja Hsu: Hillary backtracks on keeping all that tainted money; now she seems to ask 'Hsu Knew'?
Captain Ed reacts to Hillary's feigned ignorance on the criminal fundraising activities of Norman Hsu:
In one fell swoop, Hsu revived memories of the 1996 campaign and the fundraising scandal involving Chinese influence. The last thing Hillary needed was a reminder of the scandals that surrounded her husband, especially one that involved foreign governments potentially corrupting an American presidential election.Now, though, we know why Hillary and her team showed so much reluctance to return the money. Hsu's fundraising for Hillary had earlier been estimated at around $150K, but the near-million figure gives a much better indication of the scale Hsu's efforts reached. It puts a dent in Hillary's liquidity at a time when she'll want to start ramping up advertising efforts. However, her money advantage will remain quite secure even with the 2% loss.
It makes it even more important to find the source of Hsu's funds. Who wanted to put that kind of money into Hillary's campaign, and why? Someone expected to profit from this scheme, and it apparently wasn't the com man who ran it.
Exactly. When you have spent your entire post-collegiate life in the midst of one of the slimiest, most corrupt political machines in American history, it can become hard to detect an isolated source of stench--even if Hillary was not involved in creating the stench herself. A pig insulated by a hazmat suit is still a pig...and any pig will always gravitate to the muck.
Labels: Bill Clinton, Campaign Contributions, China, Corruption, Democratic Criminal Activity, Hillary, Hsu Scandal
Sunday, August 05, 2007
China bans Buddhas' Reincarnation without first getting permission from the State
I saw this last night, but it was late and I thought I might be hallucinating or something... Nope; its real: China is putting its foot down in a big way. If you are going to die soon, and plan on reincarnating in Tibet, you had better do so before September 1... or God will just have to wait for government authorization. (I want script rights for this!)
This is a pretty good statement about state socialism: its unceasing quest to control the every movement of its citizens is now extending its reach beyond the grave to even barring the Almighty from crossing the Chinese Government; don't be surprised to see the Chinese pass similar laws for Vampires and Zombies soon.
Meanwhile, Don Surber wonders how in the world (or out of it) are the Chinese going to enforce this new law...
This is a pretty good statement about state socialism: its unceasing quest to control the every movement of its citizens is now extending its reach beyond the grave to even barring the Almighty from crossing the Chinese Government; don't be surprised to see the Chinese pass similar laws for Vampires and Zombies soon.
Meanwhile, Don Surber wonders how in the world (or out of it) are the Chinese going to enforce this new law...
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Islamists attack Chinese in Pakistan
Earth to China: welcome to the club...
So how about supporting our efforts to rid the world of this pestilence?
So how about supporting our efforts to rid the world of this pestilence?
Labels: China, Islamic Fascism, Pakistan, The Long War
Friday, May 25, 2007
Protectionist Dems: About to commit Economic Suicide
Yes, China needs to adjust its trade policies with the West. But tarrifs are not the way to go. Nevertheless it appears that the Union-driven Democrat Congress is about to try and play hardball with China in what could be an Economy-killing move.
Like it or not, the US Economy is joined at the hip with China. You can't hurt one without hurting both. It's too bad the protectionist left is so incredibly short-sighted.
Is it 2008 yet?
Like it or not, the US Economy is joined at the hip with China. You can't hurt one without hurting both. It's too bad the protectionist left is so incredibly short-sighted.
Is it 2008 yet?
Labels: China, Democrat Sabotage, Economics, The Left
Monday, May 07, 2007
Pig epidemic in China kept under wraps
2007 is the "Year of the Pig" in the Chinese Zodiac; and... if your angle is "body count", they might just be onto something.
The "Great Wall" of China still exists--the one that blocks its own Citizens from reading whatever they want to read--which in this case may be putting their lives at risk. And because of this veil of secrecy, we may be at risk and not even know it.
(Hint: the Chinese won't find out about the epidemic from here: The Discerning Texan continues to be banned in China. Go figure.)
The "Great Wall" of China still exists--the one that blocks its own Citizens from reading whatever they want to read--which in this case may be putting their lives at risk. And because of this veil of secrecy, we may be at risk and not even know it.
(Hint: the Chinese won't find out about the epidemic from here: The Discerning Texan continues to be banned in China. Go figure.)
Labels: Censorship, China, Epidemic
Saturday, March 10, 2007
China's new "High End" Fighter Jet
I ran across this at Spook 86's place; in my book the enormous amount of money that China is spending on its new F-10 Strike Fighter--and on its satellite killer missile program--is proof positive that China is not merely interested in "peaceful coexistence."
Labels: China, Military Technology
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The GOOD News about the Stock Correction UPDATED: And the not so good news
OK, sure, I lost a chunk of change yesterday just like most people. But I think dafydd is on to something here. I have read Barnett's book and have also followed the 8-week interview on Hugh Hewitt's show (download the mp3 files--well worth your time), and while in some cases I think Barnett may be overly optimistic about the nuclear threat from rogue states, there is no question that the interconnectivity between the US and China economically will "mutually assure" each other's economic destruction--were the countries to be stupid enough to go to war with each other--in a way that nuclear weapons never could.
And yes, I think this little stock correction drove that point home quite nicely.
UPDATE: Stratfor is claiming that the entire thing was engineered by the Chinese. Even if true, the unintended spread of the correction to worldwide markets does server to drive home to the meddling Chinese government the high price of interference with free markets. They are learning that they can no longer make decisions in a vaccum.
And yes, I think this little stock correction drove that point home quite nicely.
UPDATE: Stratfor is claiming that the entire thing was engineered by the Chinese. Even if true, the unintended spread of the correction to worldwide markets does server to drive home to the meddling Chinese government the high price of interference with free markets. They are learning that they can no longer make decisions in a vaccum.
Labels: China, Free Markets, US
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
What IS Korean for "Sucker"?
Yes, I know, China's inclusion in the negotiations make it less likely that Korea will break its word...unless of course the Chinese want them to.
James Robbins reflects the disbelief of many in the conservative blogosphere. Does he have a point? Time will tell. But I must say the Koreans' track record at keeping their sacred "word" has been abysmal.
James Robbins reflects the disbelief of many in the conservative blogosphere. Does he have a point? Time will tell. But I must say the Koreans' track record at keeping their sacred "word" has been abysmal.
Labels: Appeasement, Asia, China, North Korea, Nuclear, US Politics
Friday, January 26, 2007
Aviation Week: Iran about to Launch Spy Satellite
It's about to get a whole lot more complicated. Our time is running out. Faster, please.
UPDATE: Meanwhile, China is predicting weapons in space. Go figure...
UPDATE: Meanwhile, China is predicting weapons in space. Go figure...
Labels: China, Iran, Middle East, Military Technology
Monday, January 22, 2007
Was China's Sat-Killer a "Rogue" Operation?
I find the whole "rogue" launch scenario difficult to believe. Really, really difficult... Very "convenient" for the Chinese Government, though....
Labels: Asia, China, Military Technology, National Security, Space Warfare
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Chinese Test Anti-Satellite Weapon
This, on the other hand, is not good at all.
Labels: Asia, China, Military Technology, Space Warfare
