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Mad_Machine76

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40. Our policy regarding Taiwan seems paradoxical

Reply to WarGamer (Reply #35)

Wed Aug 16, 2023, 08:08 PM

Aug 2023

We don’t want to risk war over Taiwan but OTOH we don’t want China to invade and overrun it either. So far all sides are maintaining the status quo but if things ever disintegrate I have no idea what will actually happen.

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GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says China can have Taiwan after 2028 if he is elected [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2023 OP

This guy has no idea what he's doing. He thinks he can give Taiwan to China? brush Aug 2023 #1

He said no American lives for Taiwan. WarGamer Aug 2023 #13

How many Americans live in Taiwan? Mr.Bill Aug 2023 #20

As of May 2023, there were 11,232 American citizens living in Taiwan, making it the 7th largest fore sinkingfeeling Aug 2023 #22

Same with Ukraine? brush Aug 2023 #24

Taiwan should be supported as we are in Ukraine. WarGamer Aug 2023 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Aug 2023 #29

Shouldn't you be asking that of the person I responded to? brush Aug 2023 #32

I thought I was. niyad Aug 2023 #33

Back that up, if you would, please. niyad Aug 2023 #34

Even though the Democratic Party has changed greatly over the last 5-10 years... WarGamer Aug 2023 #35

Our policy regarding Taiwan seems paradoxical Mad_Machine76 Aug 2023 #40

War with China is unimaginable. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2023 #38

I didn't know that was up to us. Wingus Dingus Aug 2023 #2

He just lost a lot of Asian American votes with that comment. kimbutgar Aug 2023 #3

Sounds like a clarion call to have China meddle in our election. chowder66 Aug 2023 #4

"China!" Mad_Machine76 Aug 2023 #14

Yep, more than a dogwhistle, more like a bullhorn. n/t area51 Aug 2023 #18

Successful audition for his own show on Faux News or News Max tulipsandroses Aug 2023 #5

And while there, give Ukraine to Putin question everything Aug 2023 #6

FWIW, I am a veteran .... anciano Aug 2023 #7

I hope you are aware that no one in our party is suggesting we do. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2023 #9

Then what is the suggestion? former9thward Aug 2023 #25

thank you. WarGamer Aug 2023 #12

Where did you serve? brush Aug 2023 #28

Well that was easy AltairIV Aug 2023 #8

How many American lives are OK to sacrifice to keep Taiwan independent? WarGamer Aug 2023 #11

Hard to say Red Mountain Aug 2023 #16

Actually President Biden said we would come to Taiwan's defense. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2023 #17

The White House has walked back those comments. former9thward Aug 2023 #26

I read where the mission would take 400,000 to 2,000,000 troops DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2023 #37

Who said anything MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2023 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Aug 2023 #10

It would destabilize the continent and send shockwaves from Korea to Japan to the Philippines DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2023 #15

Yeaaaa. He's toast. Smdh....What a dipshit. FlyingPiggy Aug 2023 #19

(((GONG))) 2naSalit Aug 2023 #21

Enjoy Caveman Life NowISeetheLight Aug 2023 #23

Stupid asshole doesn't know he is stupid. dalton99a Aug 2023 #27

Electrified? niyad Aug 2023 #30

Hopeless loser says what? NT GenThePerservering Aug 2023 #36

I knew this guy was a lunatic. sarcasmo Aug 2023 #39

Because it's his to give away? Iggo Aug 2023 #41