Long on symbolism – but
no results

Bush is in China, trying to hide from his domestic fiasco and trying to bring home some goodies from a country that nearly owns us thanks to his shameful budgets and trade policies. Under pressure to show his policies are working, he is ready to crow that the Chinese are going to buy 70 Boeing aircraft.– this is proof we have an effective China policy. Oh boy! Since our trade deficit with China is expected to be over $200 billion this year, 70 planes mean what? Nothing. It's just amazing hypocrisy and spin – one company gets a fig leaf of business while Bush administration's failures result in shuttering hundreds of manufacturing enterprises.

The real laugher is his photo op going into a church in China. "Of course, it's Sunday so the president will want to worship," said Mike Green, Asian affairs director at the White House National Security Council. "But it's also important that the world see and that the Chinese people see that expression of faith is a good thing for a healthy and mature society," Mr Green said.

So this one act,which is really a bone for his Christo- brigade will cause the Chinese people to eagerly change overnight, throwing open their arms in acceptance of religious conservative values. Sure, just like the war will be over in days, there are WMD, and we will be welcomed as liberators. (Of course the hidden secret is - it has to be the expression of faith that Georgie's supporters say, religious freedom is only allowed if you believe as we do.)

Empty again.
Posted on The Human Stain