tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post2155997507772477079..comments2024-02-02T05:45:33.724-06:00Comments on Incoming: John Phippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-8840454648959195332010-08-31T17:35:00.729-06:002010-08-31T17:35:00.729-06:00To paraphrase that paragon of all conservative thi...To paraphrase that paragon of all conservative thinkers, Karl Marx: "markets are the outcome of the relative power of the combatants" whether it be in basic minerals or social media.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-30089361998676449142010-08-31T06:51:37.275-06:002010-08-31T06:51:37.275-06:00It certainly does, John. A situation like this al...It certainly does, John. A situation like this allows a foreign country to gain control, influence, natural resources, and wealth from other countries without invading. Maybe some things just shouldn't be for sale to any buyer for the right price. I wonder if this is a precursor to what lies ahead for the U.S., as the Chinese look to have our debt repaid and a for a place to spend all those American dollars we keep sending them. They'll be in the driver's seat then. At least foreign ownership of farmland has to be reported, although not restricted at this point.Dereknoreply@blogger.com