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JBTaurus83

(839 posts)
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 09:57 AM Apr 2025

Speculation, and escalations with China

Not really sure where this post would fit best, I’m just spit balling based on what has unfolded over the past few days.

It would appear that China has no intention of capitulating to the pig. I do think we are running the risk of pushing them into actual war. If the pig pushes their economy into total chaos, they will have nothing left to lose.

I think the next week or so could be very important.

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Speculation, and escalations with China (Original Post) JBTaurus83 Apr 2025 OP
Good point. I told my wife I felt that the U.S. would be attacked during Trump's tenure. More than likely a OLDMDDEM Apr 2025 #1
I would tend to agree JBTaurus83 Apr 2025 #2
At the moment, bringing him bdamomma Apr 2025 #4
I agree, but you can bet that our foes, not allies, will be ready for more slip ups, and they are happening daily. OLDMDDEM Apr 2025 #9
They do not need war. All they have to do is withhold just a tiny amount of stuff used by the US to patricia92243 Apr 2025 #3
They will RJ-MacReady Apr 2025 #5
They could JBTaurus83 Apr 2025 #8
War - China. malaise Apr 2025 #6
I would tend to agree JBTaurus83 Apr 2025 #10
I think Trump/2025 really wants a war. ananda Apr 2025 #7

OLDMDDEM

(3,000 posts)
1. Good point. I told my wife I felt that the U.S. would be attacked during Trump's tenure. More than likely a
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:04 AM
Apr 2025

cyberattack. Like shutting down the Pentagon, or the white house. Something to bring Trump to his knees. With the drunk at the helm of the Pentagon, the chances would appear high.

JBTaurus83

(839 posts)
2. I would tend to agree
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:12 AM
Apr 2025

China is not run by stupid people. They are very intentional with their actions. They could also let their attack dog “N Korea” out of its cage for a moment.

OLDMDDEM

(3,000 posts)
9. I agree, but you can bet that our foes, not allies, will be ready for more slip ups, and they are happening daily.
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:25 AM
Apr 2025

patricia92243

(12,971 posts)
3. They do not need war. All they have to do is withhold just a tiny amount of stuff used by the US to
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:14 AM
Apr 2025

bring us to out knees. We get everything from them - there is no winning for us.

 

RJ-MacReady

(603 posts)
5. They will
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:19 AM
Apr 2025

Invade and take Taiwan. Which will kill our electronics market. Not to mention start a region wide war in Asia.

JBTaurus83

(839 posts)
8. They could
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:22 AM
Apr 2025

Also just call our debts due? I think Bill Clinton brought that up at one of our DNC conventions.

JBTaurus83

(839 posts)
10. I would tend to agree
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:29 AM
Apr 2025

China usually works with other means to attain their goals. I was just feeling like we might push them into a corner where they run out of those options. 🤷

Obviously I would hope not.

ananda

(34,285 posts)
7. I think Trump/2025 really wants a war.
Tue Apr 8, 2025, 10:21 AM
Apr 2025

He was itching for one in his first term, but
Mark Milley put paid to that.

There are no more Mark Milley's to keep him
in line.

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