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davidpdx

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12. You must have cotton in your ears

Reply to malaise (Reply #10)

Fri Nov 6, 2015, 03:19 AM

Nov 2015

I never said the US is perfect. The freedom to navigate international waters is part of international law. Considering the fact that they are trying to close down the entire South China Sea, someone with at least half a brain should be able to see the economic issues. I suppose you would think it would be quite funny if people in Northeastern Asia were not able to get oil during the winter.

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You must have cotton in your ears davidpdx Nov 2015 #12

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