vs.

6 : 1

"America outspends China on defense by a margin of more than six to one, the Pentagon estimates. In another strategic dimension, though, China already holds a six-to-one advantage over the United States. Thirty-six million Chinese children study piano today, compared to only 6 million in the United States. The numbers understate the difference, for musical study in China is more demanding.

   It must be a conspiracy. Chinese parents are selling plasma-screen TVs to America, and saving their wages to buy their kids pianos - making American kids stupider and Chinese kids smarter.." (in "China’s six-to-one advantage over the US", Asia Times, 12.2) ^^ 

PS:
Yesterday's Guardian (UK) published following impressive report:
☞ United States - The Road to Ruin

Bye, bye..

..USA!!