Chinese Takeaway

China are taking the lead

I've always enjoyed David McWilliams articles, if he was a fortune teller Id be happy to cross his hand with a tenner. In todays Indo he talks about the Chinese government and how they are using all those American Dollars and bonds to buy up the sources of industrial raw materials around the world. Myself and The Bro were only discussing the Chinese the other night! Says he " have you ever noticed a Chinese person in the que at the Social Welfare office?"; "Actually, No" I replied. "Thats because they WORK" he said, "The Chinese always work, at something, at anything".
Hes quite right and they are also excellent gamblers and talented poker players.
If I understand Mc Williams correctly he believes that China is poised to become The world superpower of the 21st century. I'm inclined to agree.

and as for the Lisbon Treaty referendum
My sister has just found me on facebook and she used the opportunity to remind me to vote No to Lisbon. Well, Im not voting No, and Im not voting Yes. Im simply not voting and the reason is that I dont really care one way or the other. I still dont fully understand the point of the Treaty or the point of my having to vote for it. Last year, the government told us 'Vote yes to Lisbon, its good for Ireland'. This year they tell us that the issues with the Treaty have been negotiated and ironed out and its all good and we should vote Yes. So what?...were they lying last year?...because they told us it was all good then too.
I reckon, turnout for this referendum will be lucky to hit 40%. Those who are determined that the No side win will be there at the ballot box as will those who are determined that the outcome is a resounding Yes. The rest of us will most likely stay at home and have our tea and watch telly. The outcome of the referendum is far from certain at this stage and I believe the No side have a fighting chance. Like I said, I wont be voting, and I dont really care either way but being a fully paid up member of the EU has its advantages when you are heading off to Spain for your holiers.
Its probably best for us if the Yes side takes it..but would'nt it make great Television if the No side prevail and Cowan has to take his cap off and crawl over to Brussles to explain why the unruly Irish peasantry never do what they're told.