by Trevor » Sat May 12, 2012 11:28 pm
I admit, this really does sound ominous. Even today, the Philippines would have no realistic chance of repelling China for very long unless we got involved. Interesting way or reporting; they deny that China is preparing for war and yet they state that "If one mistakes China's kindness for weakness and regards China as a 'paper dragon' as instigated by some onlookers, he is terribly wrong,"
In WWII, Britain and France appeased Germany because of the destruction of WWI. It may have been a non-crisis war, but it was an exceptionally costly one and it was stated that most long mid-cycle periods have them. I'm seeing a similar sentiment in the United States. The war in Afghanistan is winding down and there's a strong feeling of isolationism. There's no will for another war and if they're smart, they'll wait until we've downsized our military. As Napoleon said, "Never interrupt your enemy while he is making a mistake."
On the other hand, I sometimes wish it would break out. The longer they have to build up their military, the worse this war is ultimately going to be.
I admit, this really does sound ominous. Even today, the Philippines would have no realistic chance of repelling China for very long unless we got involved. Interesting way or reporting; they deny that China is preparing for war and yet they state that "If one mistakes China's kindness for weakness and regards China as a 'paper dragon' as instigated by some onlookers, he is terribly wrong,"
In WWII, Britain and France appeased Germany because of the destruction of WWI. It may have been a non-crisis war, but it was an exceptionally costly one and it was stated that most long mid-cycle periods have them. I'm seeing a similar sentiment in the United States. The war in Afghanistan is winding down and there's a strong feeling of isolationism. There's no will for another war and if they're smart, they'll wait until we've downsized our military. As Napoleon said, "Never interrupt your enemy while he is making a mistake."
On the other hand, I sometimes wish it would break out. The longer they have to build up their military, the worse this war is ultimately going to be.