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WarGamer

(18,878 posts) Mon Aug 16, 2021, 08:32 PM Aug 2021

Just curious, is ANYONE here in favor of US Military Intervention if China invades Taiwan? [View all]

You know, facing off with the nuclear capable PRC Army?

Who gets to line up to die? Do parents approve?

My son was in the USAF.

I wouldn't approve if he were still in. He would think it's dumb.

In the 21st Century, wouldn't it be 110% more effective IF the PRC invades Taiwan, to just lock up ALL Chinese dollars in the USA and ban imports from China for a year or three?

EDIT: To add, the Taiwanese Military is highly trained and highly motivated. They're well equipped and deadly.

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Just curious, is ANYONE here in favor of US Military Intervention if China invades Taiwan? [View all] WarGamer Aug 2021 OP

If Taiwan can clandestinely become a nuclear power they would be wise to do so. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #1

Are you going to figt on the front lines? Cause, I'm not and I'll disown any my kids who do. marble falls Aug 2021 #2

Not a chance, not worth it. WarGamer Aug 2021 #6

We need to keep China guessing. No sense in telegraphing our strategy. Midnight Writer Aug 2021 #3

It depends on whether Taiwan wants to defend itself... Sancho Aug 2021 #4

Taiwan will defend itself. WarGamer Aug 2021 #7

Then they deserve support...assuming they ask also. Sancho Aug 2021 #10

Satellites and Intel gathering, sure... WarGamer Aug 2021 #11

I don't think the People's Army will have a picnic trying it. Taiwan is not a joke army held ... marble falls Aug 2021 #13

Indeed. joshcryer Aug 2021 #28

They want Taiwan in one intact, undamaged piece just like Hong Kong. roamer65 Aug 2021 #5

very VERY good point... WarGamer Aug 2021 #8

I read China has a logistical problem of crossing the Taiwan Strait to get a beachhead. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #9

I think they are "experimenting" with their handling of Hong Kong BumRushDaShow Aug 2021 #14

What I think doesn't matter... stillcool Aug 2021 #12

+100...n/t bluecollar2 Aug 2021 #55

HELL, NO! cornball 24 Aug 2021 #15

Though I have no knowledge about Taiwan DFW Aug 2021 #16

They did have a weapons program decades ago. But... Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #19

I know. The conventional wisdom is that they never pursued nuclear weapons DFW Aug 2021 #31

That's a sure loser. brush Aug 2021 #17

If you thought the chip shortage we're having now is bad... zonemaster Aug 2021 #18

China is already beating the crap out of the US economically with all the debt they hold. Why would joetheman Aug 2021 #20

Probably Sgent Aug 2021 #21

Putting nuclear capable missiles on Taiwan could certainly help with WWIII. elevator Aug 2021 #45

Samsung is from Korea, not Taiwan. Caliman73 Aug 2021 #66

The post I responded to said the location of Samsung would be a factor elevator Aug 2021 #68

Ban imports from China? OhioBlue Aug 2021 #22

There are other regional powers in the area that would put pressure on the US Johonny Aug 2021 #23

I would be in favor. cinematicdiversions Aug 2021 #24

Totally disagree. If it does happen, where will you be serving in the war? Celerity Aug 2021 #37

Should we withdraw from NATO? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #44

non sequitur, Taiwan is not in NATO or the UN, and Japan & South Korea are almost universally Celerity Aug 2021 #49

Your interlocutor specifically mentioned Poland. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #50

yes, the US should honour the collective defence (Article 5) NATO agreements, Poland included Celerity Aug 2021 #52

The problem I have with NATO is that it is supposed to be an alliance of democracies. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #54

Many here in Europe said the same of the US under Trump and the Rethugs, or at least the path was Celerity Aug 2021 #57

I agree 100% DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #58

Agree 💯% Celerity Aug 2021 #59

That is why it is imperative that Joe is successful. We can't lose in 2024. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #65

The chance of nuclear war over Taiwan is great if a conflict breaks out soryang Aug 2021 #25

Unquestionably. joshcryer Aug 2021 #26

Hell no. Celerity Aug 2021 #36

I don't see China doing that. Gore1FL Aug 2021 #27

Taiwan needs to be a line in the sand Calculating Aug 2021 #29

When I was in the eighth grade in Honolulu, about 1963, I had to write about Formosa, panader0 Aug 2021 #30

As you know Chiang Kai Shek was an autocrat. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #51

Absolutely Polybius Aug 2021 #32

Cannot de-rec this enough. Celerity Aug 2021 #35

Ok Polybius Aug 2021 #39

we disagree, that is the point, no ill will intended Celerity Aug 2021 #47

I doubt we can sit idly by while a thriving democracy of 24 million people is wiped out. BlueCheeseAgain Aug 2021 #33

I don't think so, and I don't see that happening. David__77 Aug 2021 #34

We would lose. alphafemale Aug 2021 #38

Why do you say that? Polybius Aug 2021 #40

you've gotta be kidding me Calculating Aug 2021 #60

Ah well MIC must be fed malaise Aug 2021 #41

We would not fare well in that war. Voltaire2 Aug 2021 #42

Yes, sarisataka Aug 2021 #43

Yes, with the following in mind: Dial H For Hero Aug 2021 #46

The surest way to convince the PRC to attack is to convince them we won't do anything. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #48

Exactly Calculating Aug 2021 #61

It would be a difficult decision for any president. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #67

Taiwan has a Freedom House score of 94. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2021 #53

100% NOT. lark Aug 2021 #56

Why have allies then? Happy Hoosier Aug 2021 #62

Right Calculating Aug 2021 #64

Yes Devil Child Aug 2021 #63