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David__77

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8. That is correct

Reply to Dysfunctional (Reply #3)

Tue Aug 2, 2022, 09:01 AM

Aug 2022

It is needless and dangerous to the status quo.

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U.S. Navy deploys four warships east of Taiwan as Pelosi heads to Taipei [View all] William769 Aug 2022 OP

Yeah, OK, they are normal deployments. gab13by13 Aug 2022 #1

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #7

Totally irresponsible actions. David__77 Aug 2022 #2

So you're all for China dictating where US politicians can or cannot go? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #5

Nonsense. denbot Aug 2022 #41

Yea, whatever. paleotn Aug 2022 #43

So kowtow to China? I don't think so. EX500rider Aug 2022 #47

What we could possibly gain by her going there, Dysfunctional Aug 2022 #3

so, we should crawl under a desk whenever fascists threaten US? I'm sure putin would agree. nt yaesu Aug 2022 #4

No, but what do we gain by her going there? Dysfunctional Aug 2022 #15

We demonstrate our commitment to a free and democratic Taiwan, as well as to our Martin68 Aug 2022 #42

So China gets to dictate where US politicians can or cannot go? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #6

Tell me what we gain by her going there. Dysfunctional Aug 2022 #13

Answer my question and I'll answer yours. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #14

The possibility of a military action by China. Dysfunctional Aug 2022 #16

Still refusing to answer my question? MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #17

I did answer your question, possible military action by China. Dysfunctional Aug 2022 #18

No, you didn't. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #19

No, we should not let any country, Dysfunctional Aug 2022 #22

Thank you for your honest answer, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Aug 2022 #26

+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #27

We "gain" destabilization and more threats to the economy. David__77 Aug 2022 #30

Wrong. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #32

Atta Boy MCE DENVERPOPS Aug 2022 #45

Thanks DENVERPOPS. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #46

Oh, BTW, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #20

Not to mention DENVERPOPS Aug 2022 #48

The problem is DakotaSnow Aug 2022 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #24

I wish we could individually rec. posts, but we can't, so here's this: MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #25

Thanks! DakotaSnow Aug 2022 #28

The problem is that we are sending mixed messages ripcord Aug 2022 #31

The flaw in your post is that Speaker Pelosi isn't immigrating there, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #33

We control visitors to the U.S. and its territories ripcord Aug 2022 #34

That may be the official policy, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #35

The US does not recognize Taiwan as part of PRC. mathematic Aug 2022 #37

That is correct David__77 Aug 2022 #8

BULLSHIT!!!! nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #9

well catsudon Aug 2022 #36

Taiwan hosts the largest contract chip manufacturer in the world BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #12

Exactly. Pelosi's visit is a business trip. It is not saber-rattling. n/t Mister Ed Aug 2022 #40

What could we lose? sarisataka Aug 2022 #29

THIS 👆🏻👆🏻👆🏻 LenaBaby61 Aug 2022 #38

The CCP DakotaSnow Aug 2022 #10

Exactly right, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #11

One China Policy clarification jgmiller Aug 2022 #39

I hope Pelosi's loved ones appreciate this! n/t AntiFascist Aug 2022 #44

Why she's in no danger EX500rider Aug 2022 #49

I'm sure she would be in no danger... AntiFascist Aug 2022 #50