>Moving goalposts. Adding to the conversation, let's discuss. >power that comes from mandate and the barrel of a gun, not withstanding. How do you make the gun? Hopes and dreams? What gives the gun its power? The energy in the gun powder and primer? The expansion of air drives the bullet into the body of the energy unit known as human. If your population is weak and poor what power do you really have? You can have all the money and luxury in the world, if your foundation is weak you will crumble along with it. The Chinese are egomaniacs, but they're not imbeciles, there's some semblance of pragmatism, just like anyone who holds onto power long enough comes to realize. You either strengthen your organization as a whole, or you just kick the can down the road and blame your problems on others. Can you guess what has been the prevailing strategy?