Xi’s Legacy

From the above chart one can quickly visualize the state of the world’s anxiety and resentment against China and its virus. But, whatever the level now, angst is bound to grow along with the spread of the coronavirus. I have no idea how long the world’s resentment will linger ... we still don’t hold the 1918 Spanish flu agains Spain ... but China’s image has clearly been tarnished by this virus’s pandemic. And it obviously will be much worse if the term “Wuhan virus” becomes commonplace.

My personal opinion is that China may never return to the economic growth path that it was on before this COVID-19 virus erupted there ... and add to this President Trump’s fortunate recognition of the absolute threat that the unbalanced trade relationship we had had with China. And don’t be surprised if Xi is gone before the leaves fly.

Afterthought: It is interesting that Trump has placed restrictions on travel from the EU on the blue curve  at about the same spot on the yellow curve as he restricted travel from China.

Carrie Fisher Quotes

"Being happy is not getting what you want. It's wanting what you have."

"You know how they say religion is the opiate of the masses? Well I took masses of opiates religiously."

"As you get older, the pickings get slimmer, but the people don't,"

"Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die."

"Instant gratification takes too long."

"I was street smart, but unfortunately the street was Rodeo Drive."

"I feel I'm very sane about how crazy I am."

"How tragic would it be to be runner-up for Bipolar Woman of the Year?"

Afterward: I was listening to Carrie Fisher's one-woman show and this line of hers needs to be added here: "My parents were very close to Elizabeth Taylor and Muke Todd. When Mike Todd was killed in a plane crash, my father was right there by Elizabeth Taylor's side. Then he moved around to her front ... "