China Wants To Construct A 50 Square Mile Self-Sustaining City South Of Boise, Idaho

Why isn't this splashed across all newspapers and televisions in the U.S.?

Because they still have Sarah Palin, Wiener's weiner and Jon Stewart to report on.

Not that I agree with the premise of China setting up camp in America but a slightly different perspective can be had here:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/12/31/1472023/chinese-company-eyes-boise.html

I hope you get some lively discussion going on this.