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In reply to the discussion: China threatens consequences over US warship's actions [View all]MarineCombatEngineer
(12,449 posts)27. Apples and oranges,
clearly those 3 incidents, one of which I was directly involved in, are different,
China has built islands in disputed waters which are military bases with the intent to deny or interdict the world's busiest trade routes.
I don't know about you, but I'm very glad that the Biden Admin is confronting China by conducting freedom of navigation policies to let China that know any attempt to close the S. China Sea to lawful sea traffic will be opposed.
You may have a differing opinion, that's good, that's your right, express it, as I and others are doing.
Have a great weekend.
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"Sailing Around" costs untold millions, millions better put to use for countless national needs.
Magoo48
Mar 2023
#5
The US relies on overseas trade for exports & imports..our economy depends on it
EX500rider
Mar 2023
#6
The whole world relies on freedom of navigation through international waters. China is like a
Martin68
Mar 2023
#20
And how many untold millions will it cost if China were to deny access
MarineCombatEngineer
Mar 2023
#10
Sure it's hypothetical. That doesn't mean it isn't a clear and present danger. It's only
Martin68
Mar 2023
#21
Y'all's Discourse Maintained Civility & Decorum During A Disagreement! Well Done!!
MayReasonRule
Mar 2023
#34
"hypothetical"? hardly, China is trying to claim the entire sea up to the very shore...
EX500rider
Mar 2023
#32
Just our navy? You really believe the Chinese aren't destroying ecosystems by building
AZLD4Candidate
Mar 2023
#12
So what you are saying is your support the CCP and its aggressive attempts
AZLD4Candidate
Mar 2023
#11
Okay then. . .we'll just let the CCP continue to infringe on it's neighbors because they. . .
AZLD4Candidate
Mar 2023
#24
No. we're using the military to stop a major polluting country and saving the environment
AZLD4Candidate
Mar 2023
#30