Trump's strong So. China Sea message

[CrusaderFrank]

Trump sent China a strong, unequivocal message that the South China Sea is international waters and will be treated as such and that the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests and the interests of the international community against Chinese aggression in the region.

Is this like stopping Hitler at Munich?

 

[Tehon]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

 

[Brynmr]

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

Only for those small minded haters of America. Like you.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

Let China militarize the South China seas, what's the worst that could happen?

 

[JimBowie1958]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

 

[Tehon]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

Why do they need a military base in international waters?

 

[Tehon]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

Why do they need a military base in international waters?

They probably feel the need to protect themselves from the US.
Why does the US need Camp Justice?

 

[Steve_McGarrett]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

Why do they need a military base in international waters?

They probably feel the need to protect themselves from the US.

For what purpose?

 

[Tehon]

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

Why do they need a military base in international waters?

They probably feel the need to protect themselves from the US.

For what purpose?

Do you mean why would China feel threatened? Gee, I wonder. Just how deluded are you people anyway?

 

[JimBowie1958]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

China has no overseas territory and no reason to build a blue water navy.

Their artificial islands in the South Pacific are nothing more than lame excuses to promote their claims over that entire area and any thinking person knows that.

I dont know where your dimness is coming from whether you are some kind of anarcho-pacifist or Sinophile or just anti-America, but you are looking kind of stupid here.

 

[JimBowie1958]

Do you mean why would China feel threatened? Gee, I wonder. Just how deluded are you people anyway?

Your map is sadly out of date. The Phillipines, for example are going pro-Chicom and the litoral destroyers have been a proven failure.

 

[Tehon]

China has no overseas territory and no reason to build a blue water navy.

As the world's largest exporter they can ensure shipping routes. As well they can counter the US Navy in the region and extend their overall security out into the Pacific. Every nation reserves a right to self defense, yes or no?

Their artificial islands in the South Pacific are nothing more than lame excuses to promote their claims over that entire area and any thinking person knows that.

Of course. The US would be doing the same goddamn thing if the roles were reversed.

Your map is sadly out of date. The Phillipines, for example are going pro-Chicom and the litoral destroyers have been a proven failure.

The map serves its purpose here. The US has China in its sights, any thinking person knows that.

 

[westwall]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

There is rhetoric and then there is reality.

China doesn't pose a threat to commercial shipping, it's not in their interests. This is just rehashed rhetoric from the cold war when the threat of communism was used to justify all sorts of US interventions.

You dupes never learn.

Why do they need a military base in international waters?

On an island they had to create?

 

[Syriusly]

Trump sent China a strong, unequivocal message that the South China Sea is international waters and will be treated as such and that the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests and the interests of the international community against Chinese aggression in the region.

Is this like stopping Hitler at Munich?

Odd isn't it?

He sends a 'strong' message to China- while not saying a thing to Russia about its invasion of Ukraine.

 

[Tehon]

Trump sent China a strong, unequivocal message that the South China Sea is international waters and will be treated as such and that the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests and the interests of the international community against Chinese aggression in the region.

Is this like stopping Hitler at Munich?

Odd isn't it?

He sends a 'strong' message to China- while not saying a thing to Russia about its invasion of Ukraine.

It's not so odd when you take into consideration that Tillerson is SoS and look at the situation from Exxon's perspective.

Rex Tillerson’s Exxon Mobil Frequently Sought State Department Assistance, New Documents Show

Exxon Mobil officials hoped that the incoming Obama administration could persuade the Russians to change course on the project. The president of Exxon Mobil’s Russian operation and its Sakhalin project manager “told the Ambassador they believed a warming of U.S.-Russian relations could help reverse the refusal to approve the Sakhalin 1 budget,” and “asked the Ambassador for USG support in pressing the GOR to act on the matter. ”


The Natuna fields contain massive natural gas reserves, a potentially lucrative development that could feed the growing economies of the region. But the area is also fraught with geopolitical tension, as the Chinese government has claimed an overlapping area of the South China Sea. China has increasingly focused its military buildup in the region in part to gain access to oil and gas fields.

 

[Picaro]

Trump sent China a strong, unequivocal message that the South China Sea is international waters and will be treated as such and that the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests and the interests of the international community against Chinese aggression in the region.

Is this like stopping Hitler at Munich?

Yes, it is, and there are a couple dozen little Hitlers to go, all enthusiastically encouraged for 8 years by Hillary, Obama, and Kerry. Thanks for noticing that, Frank; spot on call.

 

[Picaro]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

Facing the obvious isn't nearly as much fun as making up stupid conspiracy theories.

 

[Tehon]

the USA will take whatever measures necessary to protect our interests

In other words, Exxon Mobile's agreement with Vietnam over drilling concerns in the disputed territory. Brilliant, let's put American lives on the line to protect corporate profits. Just more corporate welfare.

No I think it is more along the lines of "We will defend international shipping and the free passage of international shipping.

Dude, get a grip.

Facing the obvious isn't nearly as much fun as making up stupid conspiracy theories.

Considering what we saw over the last eight years I feel comfortable that you know of which you speak.

 

[Picaro]

What we saw the last 8 years was neo-liberal 'globalism' neutering the U.S. for the benefit of vermin overseas, quit a different thing from an 'America First' policy and one focused on supporting our allies against Red Chinese, Russian, and Islamo-Nazi imperialism.