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i was about to say "i can't believe they're copying it" but actually i can

Here's the link for others who are interested

I went in Language/Text preferences on my mac and added pinyin input for traditional characters. It's pretty easy. You could probably search google or youtube for specific instructions.

Well, I also wouldn't hold my breath for such a transition.  It also excludes the possibility that a transition veers ever more sharply to the nationalistic right before it goes anywhere near democracy.  e.g. there's no mention of a breakdown of the CCP led in part by a take over by a frustrated PLA looking to regain China's lost honor through territory acquisition. I think you're right then to read this with caution. On the other hand the author is right that US elites are so engrossed in their exceptionalism (and how poorly they feel it manifests itself) that they fail to see what's happening right before their eyes.  Another factor in that blindness maybe institutional inertia in that warnings and advice just doesn't get through to those who might take action on it.

» SFB says: We actually covered this first thing this morning, but it's certainly worth emphasizing again. They're on track to get 7 percent of the vote, which is fairly huge considering they got .29 percent in the prior election. Certainly not a positive development. — Ernie @ SFB

Well, it’s actually an Erlenmeyer flask. I prefer my wine straight from the bottle. *hic*