[Nyororin]

I didn`t say the paranoia was unfounded - I just said the blame didn`t necessarily fall with the current administration. It`s a worldwide problem, not one limited to Japan and the US.
China isn`t exactly in great shape itself - it seems they peaked with the olympics and have been heading downhill in every way since. I`ve seen 3 programs in the past 2 weeks about how incredible the situation is there - with factories closing left and right, whole towns being abandoned, etc.

To me, switching from US worship to China worship is leaping from the frying pan into the fire. There is no big advantage as long as you`re being burnt. Something needs to change, I agree, but I don`t agree that this is the best path to take. Especially when China is calling for Japan to make huge tribute... *cough* Oops, I meant financial aid contributions *cough* when Japan is in absolutely no economic shape to do so.