Our strategy seems to be delaying confrontation
by AquinasDomer (2024-01-13 17:17:26)

In reply to: Can’t find anything beyond his being asked for his reaction.  posted by Marine Domer

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Over Taiwan as long as possible. Given that China is entering a deflationary spiral and Xi is actively purging their military, it seems like the best strategy is to let China keep making its own mistakes.

Biden's also been the most explicit among modern presidents in stating that we'd intervene if China invaded. Why would he rock the boat any more?

How about this, and I know it’s crazy, but “No comment.”. *
by Marine Domer  (2024-01-13 17:43:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

That would be a pretty big break
by AquinasDomer  (2024-01-13 17:54:25)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

From our stance going back decades. Why exactly would we shift our policy right now? The Chinese are already escalated/paranoid about the DPP winning.

Here's George Bush 20 years ago.

"We oppose any unilateral decision to change, by either China or Taiwan, to change the status quo," he said.

"And the comments and actions made by the leader of Taiwan indicate that he may be willing to make decisions unilaterally to change the status quo -- which we oppose."
How in the world is “No comment” a pretty big break…
by Marine Domer  (2024-01-13 22:17:41)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

from our stance going back decades? Honestly, that’s ridiculous.
Which leader has answered
by AquinasDomer  (2024-01-13 22:48:57)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

No comment? It'd a new response to the question.

Which question? He was asked about his thoughts….
by Marine Domer  (2024-01-13 23:20:29)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

on the Taiwan election, not “do you support independence for Taiwan?”
It's like he can't help himself *
by Milhouse  (2024-01-13 17:18:09)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply