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Frasier Balzov

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7. Splendid analysis clarifying the costs vs. benefits.

Reply to Shipwack (Reply #5)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 03:57 PM

Apr 2025

Short-sighted of me to leap from a trade war to a shooting war.

The United States has already armed the Taiwanese people very well.

PRC must gauge and would be gambling upon the will and skill of the ROC to use what they have been given.

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Does the PRC want to annex Taiwan? [View all] Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 OP

PRC better bring a sack lunch EYESORE 9001 Apr 2025 #1

Taiwan has mentioned blowing up the 3 Gorges Dam if they are attacked. Swede Apr 2025 #2

Seriously? mr715 Apr 2025 #6

Unknown. Swede Apr 2025 #9

Yes they do DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2025 #3

When have they never???? marble falls Apr 2025 #4

It's a better time than usual, but timing isn't everything. Shipwack Apr 2025 #5

Splendid analysis clarifying the costs vs. benefits. Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 #7

Thank you for the compliment b Shipwack Apr 2025 #8