Guest MikeSC Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 Taiwan's President AND VP have both been shot today. Neither are dead (nor do they appear to be in danger of dying) --- but this does have to raise the question of WHO did it? If it turns out to be China, what the heck do WE do about it? While we don't officially recognize Taiwan (gee, thanks for that one, Nixon), we can't allow them to attempt to assassinate the leaders of Taiwan. -=Mike
kkktookmybabyaway Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 Dumbshit. It was the Bush Tax Cuts. I heard about this on the news today -- but keep in mind it wasn't some objective source like NPR. It was on the local FM Ultra-Mega Right-Wing hate talk radio station. I doubt China did it -- those guys would be dead by now...
Dr. Tyler; Captain America Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 What CAN we do? Invade China?
Guest MikeSC Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 What CAN we do? Invade China? If it IS China (definitely not a guarantee --- Taiwanese politics is mighty screwy as is) --- we should, at the bare minimum, remove the MFN status from them. -=Mike
Highland Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 If it was China then the US will (and should) remove the MFN status as Mike suggested, as well as impose some trade sanctions. There might also be some military action, more along the lines of moving an aircraft career or two into the region in a show of force, but a strike or invasion is out of the question.
Guest MikeSC Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 If it was China then the US will (and should) remove the MFN status as Mike suggested, as well as impose some trade sanctions. There might also be some military action, more along the lines of moving an aircraft career or two into the region in a show of force, but a strike or invasion is out of the question. One concern is that France and China have been doing some joint military exercises as of late. Again, I'm not saying China is behind this --- but this might be an issue if it turns out that they were. -=Mike
NoCalMike Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 If China was behind this, then Bush has the answer, Invade Syria of course.
Superstring Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3550517.stm The President got real lucky by the looks of it. And I'm sure if it did turn out to be China, France would be smart enough to cancel all relations with them.
Guest Brian Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 I think China's been playing around with us for a while. Remember that spy plane they returned back in pieces.
Guest thebigjig Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 Dumbshit. It was the Bush Tax Cuts. I heard about this on the news today -- but keep in mind it wasn't some objective source like NPR. It was on the local FM Ultra-Mega Right-Wing hate talk radio station. I doubt China did it -- those guys would be dead by now... Funny how topics that should be NON partisan turn that way through your automatic "must defend bush at every turn even though it has nothing to do with anything" mode
Firestarter Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 What CAN we do? Invade China? a strike or invasion is out of the question Working on it.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 Dumbshit. It was the Bush Tax Cuts. I heard about this on the news today -- but keep in mind it wasn't some objective source like NPR. It was on the local FM Ultra-Mega Right-Wing hate talk radio station. I doubt China did it -- those guys would be dead by now... Funny how topics that should be NON partisan turn that way through your automatic "must defend bush at every turn even though it has nothing to do with anything" mode Partisan? Huh? One concern is that France and China have been doing some joint military exercises as of late. How is that a concern? I think it's more of a plus for us...
Guest MikeSC Posted March 19, 2004 Report Posted March 19, 2004 Dumbshit. It was the Bush Tax Cuts. I heard about this on the news today -- but keep in mind it wasn't some objective source like NPR. It was on the local FM Ultra-Mega Right-Wing hate talk radio station. I doubt China did it -- those guys would be dead by now... Funny how topics that should be NON partisan turn that way through your automatic "must defend bush at every turn even though it has nothing to do with anything" mode Partisan? Huh? One concern is that France and China have been doing some joint military exercises as of late. How is that a concern? I think it's more of a plus for us... Would you want sweet and sour chicken with REALLY THICK sweet and sour sauce? Besides, where we would put a couple of million surrendering troops? -=Mike ...I guess Iraq is an option
tommytomlin Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 What CAN we do? Invade China? a strike or invasion is out of the question Working on it. Well that's going to help us sleep at night.
snuffbox Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I cant say as Im a big fan of the Taiwanese...all apologies if I seem racist. Ive only known one, and he killed 2 people I know and utterly fucked up my own life. Id like to get to know others and balance out my bias. Much of that is entirely beyond the point of this thread, I know... In any case...'No' on the invasion idea. Christ, have countries that constantly invaded others ever turned out well later? meh...Go Gary Nolan.
Dr. Tyler; Captain America Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 You guys don't know how to take a joke
kkktookmybabyaway Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I cant say as Im a big fan of the Taiwanese...all apologies if I seem racist. Ive only known one, and he killed 2 people I know and utterly fucked up my own life. Id like to get to know others and balance out my bias. Well that must mean everyone in Taiwan must be a bunch of killers. *Just got a flashback to that great TSM battle involving MikeSC regarding racism and blacks being bad tippers -- Platoon music playing in the background.* kkk -- TSM Vet...
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 Personally, I'm against attacking a billion people that have nuclear bombs.
Guest Cerebus Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 Barring the return of a Mao like Chinese leader or a major military fuck up China won't be invading Taiwan, this is all a lot of saber-rattling. What freaks me out a little is if the latter happened with these joint exercises the US would be going against Chinese AND French frigates...
Your Paragon of Virtue Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I cant say as Im a big fan of the Taiwanese...all apologies if I seem racist. Ive only known one, and he killed 2 people I know and utterly fucked up my own life. Id like to get to know others and balance out my bias. Much of that is entirely beyond the point of this thread, I know... In any case...'No' on the invasion idea. Christ, have countries that constantly invaded others ever turned out well later? meh...Go Gary Nolan. You don't come off as a dipshit at all. Nope.
Guest Anglesault Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I cant say as Im a big fan of the Taiwanese...all apologies if I seem racist. Ive only known one, and he killed 2 people I know and utterly fucked up my own life. Id like to get to know others and balance out my bias. And someone I know was killed in a car crash. It's only fair to assume that the Japanese maker of the car planned this all out well in advance and that all Japanese are in on it, starting their plan to take over the world one step at a time. The Japanese have gone EVIL~! ...er, again.
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 Personally, I'm against attacking a billion people that have nuclear bombs. Who cares? God's on OUR side.
Guest Anglesault Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 Personally, I'm against attacking a billion people that have nuclear bombs. Who cares? God's on OUR side. Well, if it was us or Red China, the choice wouldn't be that hard.
Highland Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 Beyond some sabre-rattling, does anyone honestly believe anything will come of this incident? The US doesn't even recognize Taiwan and unless I'm way off base, the US has a military presence in that region to prevent a war, not to incite one.
snuffbox Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I dont think that everyone from Taiwan is a killer... Unfortunately, the only one Ive known is...
Guest Anglesault Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I dont think that everyone from Taiwan is a killer... And yet you don't like anyone from their country.
snuffbox Posted March 20, 2004 Report Posted March 20, 2004 I dont think that everyone from Taiwan is a killer... And yet you don't like anyone from their country. Nah...I have no problem with them or the country. I just dont know any other people from there.
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