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2016-11-11 Government

The man who will likely lead the Navy under Trump means business in the South China Sea

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-11-11 04:53|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 The Chinese intrusion of the South China Sea began with its invasion and occupation of Viet Nam's Paracel Islands in the nineteen seventies. That invasion received but the most tepid response in Washington where the Nixon administration was bent on reopening relations with China. Little territorial grabs (e.g., Hitler's occupation of the Rhineland) often portend dangerous consequences.

Posted by 2016-11-11 07:11|| 2016-11-11 07:11|| Front Page Top

#2 That invasion received but the most tepid response in Washington where the Nixon administration was bent on reopening relations with China.

Yes, and in retrospect with a clear view of today's Home Depot and Walmart product reality, hasn't that proven to be an interesting point in time?

Posted by Besoeker 2016-11-11 07:51|| 2016-11-11 07:51|| Front Page Top

#3 Perhaps he could secure our own coasts first and push out the 12 mile limit?

Posted by Skidmark 2016-11-11 09:27|| 2016-11-11 09:27|| Front Page Top

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