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2005-01-07 China-Japan-Koreas

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Posted by Steve 2005-01-07 9:53:18 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 So, um, what are we doing now with those LA Class subs that reach their End of Service date? We've got some Dolphins 'round here, I believe... So fill us in -- what do they likely need? A little refurb or major surgery? If the operational life estimates from way back when aren't really indicative of the lifespan of these craft, but Regs compel them to be beached / deactivated, I have an idea...

Posted by .com 2005-01-07 11:00:51 AM|| 2005-01-07 11:00:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 The PRC is playing our cold war game in reverse. They are out spending Taiwan on military hardware in hope that they will eventually give up and join the greater China. The only reason they just don't invade the island is that it would be an great cost militarily and financially. Better to wait it out until Taiwan elects some pacifist leader who wants to unilaterally disarm.

Posted by Cyber Sarge 2005-01-07 1:07:47 PM|| 2005-01-07 1:07:47 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 They can have as much carrying capaciity as they like. The problem is the time needed to assemble the ships, troops, supplies and armor. Using the example of D-day, it would probably take months (OK, maybe weeks if they rushed). Unlike D-day, it would be absolutely impossible for them to hide these preparations, leaving plenty of time to prepare countermeasures. Turkey shoot, anyone?

Posted by Weird Al 2005-01-07 3:12:51 PM|| 2005-01-07 3:12:51 PM|| Front Page Top

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