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2005-10-17 Down Under

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Posted by 3dc 2005-10-17 12:44|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 ...or further export to Iran or Cousin Kimmey.

Posted by Sleretle Jimble8202 2005-10-17 14:12|| 2005-10-17 14:12|| Front Page Top

#2 ..but would insist Beijing first sign a nuclear safeguard agreement.

Wouldn't mean anything. It bears keeping in mind that the Commies will do what they have to do where their goals are concerned.

Posted by Bomb-a-rama 2005-10-17 14:42|| 2005-10-17 14:42|| Front Page Top

#3 In the 1930s Australia exported iron to Japan. All too soon in came back at us with hostile intent. Same deal here.

Posted by Grunter 2005-10-17 16:02|| 2005-10-17 16:02|| Front Page Top

#4 China is grabbing every energy source it can. The aggressive move would be to prevent them. It would also be stupid. If they want to invest in energy infrastructure, why should we stop them,? It will only make us invest more and raise the price of energy.

In 1931 Japan started WWII by invading China. China hasn't invaded anyone lately. The sooner they're rich, the better. Let's let them get as rich as possible as fast as possible but make sure we're always in a position to thump them if it becomes necessary.

Posted by Throgum Elmoluse7582 2005-10-17 16:16|| 2005-10-17 16:16|| Front Page Top

#5 "Well, what are you doing in Australia?"

"Prease to mind own bizness!"

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-10-17 16:55|| 2005-10-17 16:55|| Front Page Top

#6 Yeah Chinas has overrun a neighboring province since what... ummm. '63 or so?

Posted by Shipman 2005-10-17 18:29|| 2005-10-17 18:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Thanks TE7582...they got that blood off the Tiananmen Square yet? No harm, no foul. One time occurence, as long as everyone obeys

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2005-10-17 19:16|| 2005-10-17 19:16|| Front Page Top

#8 China hasn't invaded anyone lately.

Depends on what you mean by lately. The Dalai Lama may have a somewhat different view. The Taiwanese may agree but be concerned that the trend is about to change. The Japanese may look at the Spratly Islands (and possible oil and gas) and say "yeah, but ..."

Posted by DMFD 2005-10-17 22:58|| 2005-10-17 22:58|| Front Page Top

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