Douglas Roberts Dimick

China Continues Downward Revisions

Hi MRH,

I think I understand your theme...

With the election of Obama, I am reminded of President Kennedy's use of the Amry to force racial segregation at University of Alabama -- see movie, Forrest Gump.

The direction I was seeking from Michael was along the lines of entitlement theory, whereby the central government would impose legal requirements for funding of provincial programs.

It is my estimation that the standing committee can guide the Hu Administration toward legitimizing an independent judiciary at the provincial level via block funding of stimulus programs via central government agency oversight.

See Marbury vs. Madison, which is how the US Supreme Court commenced ensuring its validity as a one of the three branches of government based on a system of checks and balances.

The standing committee here may accomplish the same...

dr