Those evil communists. As we devolve into third world status, they have the gall to rebuild and expand their infrastructure:

The government said the stimulus would cover 10 areas, including low-income housing, electricity, water, rural infrastructure and projects aimed at environmental protection and technological innovation — all of which could incite consumer spending and bolster the economy. The State Council said the new spending would begin immediately, with $18 billion scheduled for the last quarter of this year.

Investing in a Portland cement manufacturer might make sense - China was already the world's largest importer of cement for concrete, and their demand is going to increase.

"You'd better get this straight. Wise up before it's too late." -- Sister Sledge

want to thrive, and have gov'ts willing to take steps to ensure they do. it's been a long few years here, and i'm starting to believe that the greatest damage bush has done, is to convince many or most in this country that "no, we can't."

i had a depressing coversation with a republican recently, in which i realized he was so programmed as to completely misunderstand why his business is tanking right now. he really struck me with how helpless he felt, at the same time. "they're all crooks," is his new mantra, now that obama is taking power. when people don't feel they have any say or control over the process of governance, it's dire for the future hopes of the nation. not that i think he's wholly wrong, wrt the current batch of Villagers wearing and exchanging red and blue jerseys.