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58. "The Chinese government isn't going to bully me"

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Tue Aug 2, 2022, 10:10 PM

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Pelosi lands in Taiwan, defying Chinese warnings of forceful response [View all] LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 OP

it's about time someone gave china the finger. mopinko Aug 2022 #1

very nice catsudon Aug 2022 #2

I am simply not understanding why China is acting this way MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #3

Authoritarians at home and abroad don't like women having the freedom to travel. Efilroft Sul Aug 2022 #5

If speaker Pelosi handed them 4 Super Bowl tickets TheFarseer Aug 2022 #42

I am worried that if China thinks that Russia can invade Ukraine, it may be okay to retake Taiwan LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #6

Totally agree MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #19

That's what I think. Haggard Celine Aug 2022 #27

I would still like to know why they visited Putin. housecat Aug 2022 #43

Pelosi isn't fascist enough SouthernDem4ever Aug 2022 #61

It's because China is growing more and more aggressive... Violet_Crumble Aug 2022 #65

Good for her. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #4

Pelosi vs. 1.4 billion people. twodogsbarking Aug 2022 #7

LOL, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #9

Biden didn't want her to go either Polybius Aug 2022 #25

suspect he had to say that but doubt he really meant it LymphocyteLover Aug 2022 #32

Yep, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #34

There is little doubt that this is all being choreographed. MerryHolidays Aug 2022 #40

Exactly. niyad Aug 2022 #21

They didn't have a problem with Lindsey the Loser flitting around there BradAllison Aug 2022 #8

Because he doesn't matter. Speaker Pelosi matters. n/t Pete Ross Junior Aug 2022 #12

Our delegation's visit to Taiwan honors America's unwavering commitment to supporting Taiwan's vibra LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #10

That says it all right there. MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #13

best speaker ever in my lifetime catsudon Aug 2022 #15

Where an American chooses to travel is no other country's business Marthe48 Aug 2022 #11

I suspect China will retaliate in some manner. Baggies Aug 2022 #14

If it leads to less economic dependence upon China EYESORE 9001 Aug 2022 #23

they've already banned imports of some taiwanese food catsudon Aug 2022 #24

Excellent news. Who does Xi think he is to dictate what US politicians can/can not do. iluvtennis Aug 2022 #16

Brava, brave lady! highplainsdem Aug 2022 #17

Repubs would like WW3 to break out Turbineguy Aug 2022 #18

You think China will try and start WWIII over a visit? EX500rider Aug 2022 #59

Twenty-six Senate Republicans, including McConnell, issue statement saying: LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #20

Wow! 26 of them. n/t SoFloDenny Aug 2022 #26

Most DUers opposed this in a poll 867-5309. Aug 2022 #22

I remember that poll Polybius Aug 2022 #28

I'd wager "most" DUers never saw the poll. herding cats Aug 2022 #29

You're probably right Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2022 #41

Apparently most of DU is 53 people. herding cats Aug 2022 #45

I changed mine to yes because after careful consideration, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #46

I don't remember seeing it. William769 Aug 2022 #57

They opposed it because they thought it would not be safe for her JI7 Aug 2022 #49

Sounds serious Torchlight Aug 2022 #51

Best Speaker Ever!!!!!!!!!!! pandr32 Aug 2022 #30

the opposition to this is ridiculous LymphocyteLover Aug 2022 #31

The US and the UN both support a 'One China' policy. Not sure what her intention is here? jalan48 Aug 2022 #33

Officially the US does, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #36

So she's there supporting the unofficial US policy. Can't she say this? jalan48 Aug 2022 #37

She has with her actions meeting with high ranking Taiwanese officials. nt MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #38

Here is the State Department's official position of how they view China vs Taiwan (there is a law) BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #48

Thanks for the info. Our policy sounds a bit ambiguous. jalan48 Aug 2022 #50

Probably by design BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #52

As stated, probably by design, MarineCombatEngineer Aug 2022 #53

For this thread LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #35

Madam Speaker is a great leader! mcar Aug 2022 #39

KnR Hekate Aug 2022 #44

What kind of forceful response? IronLionZion Aug 2022 #47

when... myohmy2 Aug 2022 #54

What happens if/when China decides to collude with Russia? n/t AntiFascist Aug 2022 #55

and they will... myohmy2 Aug 2022 #56

"would we still go to bat for Taiwan with the same resolve and vigor as Ukraine?" EX500rider Aug 2022 #60

Are we even prepared to go to bat? AntiFascist Aug 2022 #64

"The Chinese government isn't going to bully me" LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #58

Love that! Retweeted! nt SunSeeker Aug 2022 #63

+1 dalton99a Aug 2022 #66

Go fuck yourself, Xi. Pelosi represents the American people, not you. nt SunSeeker Aug 2022 #62

Thank you Speaker Pelosi LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #67

Speaker PelosiCheck out this video of our historic visit to Taipei. LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2022 #68