China wants it's own city in Idaho!

[time]

HELP! My state is under attack and the gov LIKES it!

http://endoftheamericandream.com/arc...of-boise-idaho

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/1...yes-boise.html

How can these people be so stupid?

China is going after U.S. resources and apparently, we're just gonna hand them over with a smile.

What makes me sad is that an asian-american is the only one that makes sence in the whole Idaho Statesman Article:
“I believe that Idaho or other American companies should first seek investments from America and employ American engineers first,” said Ling-Ling, a naturalized citizen from Orinda, Calif., who was born in Vietnam of Chinese parents."

[Mr.Hogwallop]

Well, we do owe China an awful lot of money.
Somehow this story doesn't surprise me that they would think of trying it.

[silverbackMP]

If China was going to trade US governement paper back for hard assets (in this case a city), you'd think they would do their homework first.

Idaho, while very productive in food (which is what they're probably after), is full of right (in the truest sense of the word) thinking folks with lots of guns (excluding the transplanted Californians).

[salmonslayer91]

Good Luck with that! if allowed there really is nothing our government can do to prove themselves competent... allowing a foreign country to purchase and support a "self sustaining" piece of land complete with stores etc yadda yadda and ..... im sure at some point will want to "defend" this land... you know missle defence etc launching stations etc. has there not be major discusions on how the Chinese Government is really our enemy and has the best posssibility of any country to challange us in the future (economicly culturaly.. militarily) right in the middle of thr US GREAT! whats next allowing russians in cuba our own backyard? oh wait thats right the chinese in the kitchen...

[suzyhomemaker09]

Paranoid much?
Looks like a private company wants to purchase property in Idaho and run businesses there...
How is that an attack?

[postroad]

I wonder if military bases in foriegn countries are viewed as small independant cities by the local inhabitants?

[Ernie]

Originally Posted by postroad

I wonder if military bases in foriegn countries are viewed as small independant cities by the local inhabitants?

They are.

This is a Chinese trade zone they are trying to set up that will be considered "Chinese sovereign territory". Slave workers, organ harvesting, forced abortions ... all the evils that go on in China could go on inside there and we couldn't do anything about it.

They'd also be immune to U.S. customs and could bring in anything they want. A lot of trade restrictions wouldn't apply either since they'd be technically manufacturing inside the United States.

If this is allowed, it will be one of the critical turning points at which America falls.

[suzyhomemaker09]

Originally Posted by Ernie

They are.

This is a Chinese trade zone they are trying to set up that will be considered "Chinese sovereign territory". Slave workers, organ harvesting, forced abortions ... all the evils that go on in China could go on inside there and we couldn't do anything about it.

They'd also be immune to U.S. customs and could bring in anything they want. A lot of trade restrictions wouldn't apply either since they'd be technically manufacturing inside the United States.

If this is allowed, it will be one of the critical turning points at which America falls.

There seems to be a lot of assuming there....
How can a private company claim a sovereign territory on American soil...plain and simple they cannot.
The second article is probably most apt in descriptions..the first seems to be one where you'd see stories of Chemtrails and the like.
Info on FTZ's

http://ia.ita.doc.gov/ftzpage/tic.html

[7thswan]

Oh Great. I see Sharia Law coming to a city near ......

[7thswan]

Originally Posted by suzy homemaker 09

There seems to be a lot of assuming there....
How can a private company claim a sovereign territory on American soil...plain and simple they cannot.

If I understand correctly, any state can even declare themselves sovereign. Why not an area, if the state approves.Figure Texas will go first.

[Ernie]

Originally Posted by suzyhomemaker09

There seems to be a lot of assuming there....
How can a private company claim a sovereign territory on American soil...plain and simple they cannot.
The second article is probably most apt in descriptions..the first seems to be one where you'd see stories of Chemtrails and the like.

It's called a "foreign trade zone". Sometimes called a "special economic zone".

Look it up.

[Wags]

The "company" is owned primarily by the Chinese Communist Party, so this isn't really a company declaring a "special economic zone" it is a communist government that is not exactly friendly to us.

Would that location put them within easy missile strike location of the US military bases in the PNW - yes. How about the ones in Colorado???? And this isn't the only location they are wanting to build these "self contained" cities. Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania are on their list too. No southern states on the list - but maybe they figure they can take those out from Mexico.

[suzyhomemaker09]

Originally Posted by Ernie

It's called a "foreign trade zone". Sometimes called a "special economic zone".

Look it up.

Ummm I did...provided a link in my post about what they are...*NOT* sovereign territories...just an area for manufacturing that is exempt from trade tariffs.

http://ia.ita.doc.gov/ftzpage/tic.html

this is what I linked...it does not supersede local laws...nor does it exempt residents of said area...I'll add exerpt for those who are afraid to click links

What is a Foreign Trade Zone?

Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) were created in the United States to provide special customs procedures to U.S. plants engaged in international trade-related activities. Duty-free treatment is accorded items that are processed in FTZs and then reexported, and duty payment is deferred on items until they are brought out of the FTZ for sale in the U.S. market. This helps to offset customs advantages available to overseas producers who compete with domestic industry. The Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ) Board (composed of representatives from the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Treasury) has its operational staff in the International Trade Administration's Import Administration.

[Deacon Mike]

Originally Posted by Ernie

They are.

This is a Chinese trade zone they are trying to set up that will be considered "Chinese sovereign territory". Slave workers, organ harvesting, forced abortions ... all the evils that go on in China could go on inside there and we couldn't do anything about it.

They'd also be immune to U.S. customs and could bring in anything they want. A lot of trade restrictions wouldn't apply either since they'd be technically manufacturing inside the United States.

If this is allowed, it will be one of the critical turning points at which America falls.

Not even close to the truth, but thanks for the laugh

[Harry Chickpea]

Angie, can we have a sub-forum for unsubstantiated claims, fear mongering, and trolling? It could be fun. I'm not sure whether vampires and zombies deserve their own forum.

It is obvious to me from what has been pointed out in this thread that China wants to take over the french fry market.

[AngieM2]

Originally Posted by Harry Chickpea

Angie, can we have a sub-forum for unsubstantiated claims, fear mongering, and trolling? It could be fun. I'm not sure whether vampires and zombies deserve their own forum.

It is obvious to me from what has been pointed out in this thread that China wants to take over the french fry market.

no, I'm holding out for the Pollyanna - Raindrop and Roses forum myself. to counter act all the fun and crazy folks that are here.

[time]

Originally Posted by suzyhomemaker09

There seems to be a lot of assuming there....
How can a private company claim a sovereign territory on American soil...plain and simple they cannot.
The second article is probably most apt in descriptions..the first seems to be one where you'd see stories of Chemtrails and the like.
Info on FTZ's

http://ia.ita.doc.gov/ftzpage/tic.html

Well, first of all, it isn't a private company. It is state owned.

[Sunbee]

Well, even if China did want to take over, American Falls would not be a good place to do it. Anyone want to bet the LDS end up converting them instead of the other way around?
Idaho has a lot of history with Chinese immigrant labor, and it's not all that long ago. I wonder if this company is looking at that at all? I was just looking at the gold mining by Twin Falls a week ago.
Boise wouldn't be all that good a place to try anything, either. Sure, it's a city, but it seems to be a pretty country city. Heck, my new next-door-neighbor child was over yesterday: 'Scuse me, my chicken flew into your yard. Can I come in and get her back?' This was her pet chicken for eggs that got out, not the one that was destined for yesterday's dinner.

[TNHermit]

Originally Posted by suzyhomemaker09

There seems to be a lot of assuming there....
How can a private company claim a sovereign territory on American soil...plain and simple they cannot.
The second article is probably most apt in descriptions..the first seems to be one where you'd see stories of Chemtrails and the like.
Info on FTZ's

http://ia.ita.doc.gov/ftzpage/tic.html

What do you think Embassies are. As well as what Ernie talks about

[Ernie]

They're not going to believe it until it comes to pass.

That's why we don't rely on the clueless to save us.