Watching the fleet sail by. The US set to say f* you to China and sail within the 12 mile limit of these new islands

[Aeson]

This thread is about stupid, expensive and dangerous dick-waving.

Actually it's about stupid, free, and safe dick waving.

[Kidlicious]

You mean apart from little things like guaranteeing Taiwan's independence?

There isn't going to be any question of Taiwan's independence. It doesn't matter if they could sink a cruiser or not. They aren't getting Taiwan. They can try Vietnam if they like.

[kentonio]

There isn't going to be any question of Taiwan's independence. It doesn't matter if they could sink a cruiser or not. They aren't getting Taiwan.

Because of...

[rah]

I think fear of the possible economic blowback is the only obstacle.

[N35t0r]

Would Taiwan still be independant if the US didn't care about it?

[kentonio]

I think fear of the possible economic blowback is the only obstacle.

You don't think the US guarantee of Taiwanese independence might be a possible obstacle?

[rah]

Probably not but the if the last few months have proved anything, it's that the all the global markets are somewhat related. Certain types of events can have such a negative effect that they have to be thought out more carefully these days.

And yes, my use of only was a slip. Of course US involvement will remain an issue. (for good or bad)

[NICE MOBIUS]

Yes, rah has mentioned an important point. These days, Globalisation is a long way to becoming the new MAD.

Never actually thought I'd actually be grateful for Globalisation. And now I feel dirty.

So **** you, rah. In the nicest possible way...

[NICE MOBIUS]

Actually it's about stupid, free, and safe dick waving.

I'm not talking about the internets, and you and Kent's little love in

[Kidlicious]

Because of...

You really do like your fantasy world, don't you?

[The Mad Monk]

Doesn't matter. It was in port and unprepared to defend itself in any capacity. It's like if we argued over whether a guy could defend himself against zombies with his sweet combat shotgun, and then the zombies broke down the door and ate him while he was on the toilet.

Toilet holsters

[The Mad Monk]

Well, we do'd it!.

[My Wife Hates CIV]

well that was easy.

China is too weak. Or China just does not know what they are doing. Or both.

China has lost a little bit of respect from the other nations in the area.

[pchang]

Just wait until the next ship stops and let's people off for a picnic lunch on the beach.

[Bereta_Eder]

what good are the chinese? Only for baking rice?

Go azor!