The People’s Liberation Army — the grossly misnamed military controlled by China’s Communist Party — is preparing itself for a major conflict. According to a Pentagon report sent to Congress, China’s military is undergoing significant restructuring, tweaking its strategies because it has not fought a war in 30 years. This comes at a time when the country is building bases on disputed islands sitting in the South China Sea and setting up surface-to-air missiles that have ranges of 125 miles.

As for the United States, the Air Force is struggling to keep the B-1 bomber flying. Pilots are burning out, spending less time piloting the beast that can take off in the States and make a bombing run the next continent over. Furthermore, only about half the B-1 bombers are able to fly. Air Force mechanics are running short on parts for the planes and are scrounging through junkyards and museums for spare parts. Belligerent countries are preparing for war. Barack Obama’s busy mandating bathroom policies for elementary schools.