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2004-08-12 China-Japan-Koreas

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Posted by mercutio 2004-08-12 3:42:46 PM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 "The legislature is reluctant to spend the money, believing that the U.S. navy will defend the island from the Chinese."

Have they given any thought to what might happen if Kerry wins the election?

I have no way of knowing exactly what perceptions the Chicoms have of Kerry, but I would be very surprised if their initial assessment isn't some variation on "war-phobic, vacillating spineless pussy."

If Kerry wins, I expect the Chicoms will escalate tensions with Taiwan very, very quickly.

Posted by Dave D. 2004-08-12 8:37:49 PM|| 2004-08-12 8:37:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 mercutio--Thanks for the post! Najaf and John F'in Kerry have been major distractions lately--we can't forget the danger to Taiwan.

Posted by Dar 2004-08-12 8:39:14 PM|| 2004-08-12 8:39:14 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 I think (more like hope) that our pledge to Taiwan remains whether or not we have a Lib or Cons, a Repub. or Demo., an evil conservative or stupid horseface.

However, the *appearance* of a weaker POTUS may embolden the Chicoms to step up and try to take Taiwan.

Posted by Anonymous4021 2004-08-13 10:54:17 AM|| 2004-08-13 10:54:17 AM|| Front Page Top

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