Guest MikeSC Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2004 What CAN we do? Invade China? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2004 If China was behind this, then Bush has the answer, Invade Syria of course. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superstring 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebigjig Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firestarter 0 Report post Posted March 19, 2004 What CAN we do? Invade China? a strike or invasion is out of the question Working on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tommytomlin 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2004 You guys don't know how to take a joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted March 20, 2004 Personally, I'm against attacking a billion people that have nuclear bombs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Cerebus Report post 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheZsaszHorsemen Report post Posted March 20, 2004 Personally, I'm against attacking a billion people that have nuclear bombs. Who cares? God's on OUR side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firestarter 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2004 I was just about to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2004 I dont think that everyone from Taiwan is a killer... Unfortunately, the only one Ive known is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted March 20, 2004 I dont think that everyone from Taiwan is a killer... And yet you don't like anyone from their country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2004 OMG Conspiracy foxnews.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
