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Originally Posted by JohnR
We should be cozying up with India more than most anyone. They are a massive, vibrant democracy, with growing capital, educational, and intellectual possibilities. They share a border with the more massive, vibrant totalitarianist / communists, with growing capital, educational, and intellectual possibilities. They also need help in many areas and we could stand to benefit from help in many areas.
As our current allies in Europe fade somewhat in significance and as the world balance moves to the east, we would be well versed in building solid relationships with emerging powers and extending / reestablishing relations with current partner nations, Japan, SK, Aus, Indonesia, Indo China.
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Agree 100% and he can't do this by staying home.
While Bush was focused on his social engineering project China was locking in contracts. We're already at a disadvantage in this regard.
Perhaps Obama could try Priceline.com to make Salty happy.
-spence