So one of the things that probably annoyed me the most about living in Texas were neoconservatives and people in the religious right that demonized the hell out of China.
Unfortunately for them, their Cold War mentality is holding them back from participating in both trade and culture exchange with the world’s oldest civilization.
Here are some pictures I took today.
Just look at all those communists! If you look at that guys face you can see just how much he hates America!!!
If you honestly think the Chinese are out to conquer your area of the world do yourself a favor and turn off talk-radio. Instead, go check it out for yourself. If not, let me save you some time.
Not only do they make all of the American flags you hang outside your porch and buy all the US treasury debt to finance the federal deficit, but they wear blue denim jeans, Nike tennis shoes and love American tv shows. In fact, all of my students are enamored with Prison Break. Wtf, right?
In addition to being evil communists that urinate on pictures of George Washington and Mickey Mouse, these brothers cook the food I eat each day.
Yes, actual biological brothers. And they have a cute sister who works at night after she’s done with her daily college classes.
And you thought Chinese people all had to abort babies on the side of the road. Or maybe mixed fetus bones in with their fertilizer.
Look, this is not a defense of any particular type of family planning but many anti-abortionists have really brainwashed people into believing all sorts of crap. The truth is – those in urban centers – only 40% of the population is regulated (fined) for having more than one kid. Many others (like minorities or those in rural areas) are encouraged to spread their seed.
In fact, at 1.77, China actually has a higher birth rate than many countries, including developed areas like South Korea, Japan and even the UK.
Again, I’m not saying what should or should not take place, but the next time you hear someone like James Dobson paint the Chinese as some kind of barbaric savages, send them directions to the nearest Planned Parenthood center or IRS building. These two government institutions do pretty much the same kind of “planning” as the purportedly evil Chinese. Hypocrisy knows no borders.
Look at how unsafe these cooking conditions are. No spit guard. No hair nets. No FDA or OSHA.
Pinkos!
These unregulated marketplaces will be the death of them all, right?
So, a big bowl full of eggs, beef, fresh veggies and rice is how much?
3.5 RMB, or about 50 cents. That comes with chopsticks, a plastic bag and styrofoam bowl. Plus they have to pay rent and labor costs. And yet they still manage to profit from this transaction.
Inconceivable.
Yea, you’ve wondered how (some) people that make an average of $10 a day manage to save enough to be snookered into buying Fannie Mae corporate bonds. Wonder no more.
Due to the market reforms started by Deng Xiao Peng, food is plentiful and super cheap. And the best part is, you know all of the textiles you buy in stores back in the US and how they are made in China.
Guess what? That’s here. Thus, many people here are not only tall(er), healthy and beautiful but also fashionable.
Maybe next time I’ll show pictures of what a typical grocery store looks like. I think you’ll be surprised at the product selection. Hint: in 2001 alone Proctor & Gamble spent $100 million in advertising out here… which was more than any other firm. That ad budget has doubled in the last several years. Guess what ginormous product lines they own.
See also: The Peaceful Rise of China
Professional Protestors and the Political Class