Monday, March 14, 2005

Disturbing News of the Day

China authorizes the use of force against Taiwan, in the event Taiwan declares independence. Oh, that's real helpful.

Meanwhile, one of China's largest customers, the United States, is looking to reduce the size of its navy. Such as scuttling its non-nuclear aircraft carriers, like the USS America. Only one non-nuclear powered carrier remains in service. Why does this matter? Nuclear-powered carriers are not allowed to dock in Japanese ports.

And more Airbus airliner troubles, as this one lost its rudder - in mid-flight. A little unnerving regardless of the manufacturer, but Airbus, not Boeing, is the company building an 800-passenger double-decker airliner.

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