Original story This is interesting. Not only does it show how interconnected the world has become, but I think this is the first time a political event overseas has the possibility of influencing the US consumer market (outside oil). Not only does China own the American economy, or at least it's debt, they now also say whether we get to have Christmas.
Sounds like the Olympic terrorist threat is at code red... Time to negotiate a "peaceful transition" so we dont loose our HDTV stream....
Santa wears red doesn't he? That means he is a communist! Santa has a beard doesn't he? That means he is a terrorist! Santa wears bulky clothing doesn't he? That means he is hiding explosives under them! Santa says "Ho, ho, ho" doesn't he? NO he's saying "blow, blow, blow" and that red nose on Rudolf is the detonator button! OMFG!!!! Santa is a commie terrorist that will invade our homes and blow us up!
Of utmost importance is the prevention of attendance by the Dahlia Lama. There's just no telling what those Tibetans will do if they are allowed to bring their incense burners.
For most people it certainly is. For me, it's about getting as far away from people in general and famalies in particular and having a nice relaxing week off somewhere remote.
