Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Classifieds
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Log in
Register
What's New?
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More Options
Advertise with us
Contact Us
Close Menu
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Forums
The Range
Law & Order
Ron Paul vs Romney on Gun Rights
Search titles only
By:
Reply to Thread
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Dale00" data-source="post: 1702917" data-attributes="member: 688"><p>You have both brought up some interesting points. It's great to have a discussion instead of the usual hit and run attacks.</p><p></p><p>Long occupations and support for unpopular dictators does lead to problems. Bush tried a third approach - an experiment with establishing democracy. It was a sort of middle-east Marshall plan for Iraq and it seems to be failing or have already failed. There was too much tribalism. </p><p></p><p>If we withdraw forces and foreign military aid from our allies around the world, how do we keep China or someone else from establishing their own bases and gaining effective military control of a region? </p><p></p><p>Rapid strike forces are an up and coming thing but the longer the line of supply, the greater the vulnerability. Not a problem against the Taliban but a very big worry against tomorrow's Chinese military with advanced missiles and technology. If withdrawal of U.S. forces back to our borders is the wise strategic thing to do and would save us enormous amounts of money, there should be advocates for this position. I have not found any national figure (except Dr. Paul) or other expert making this argument who has credentials. Can you point me in the right direction? Is there any document in which Dr. Paul lays out his argument in detail?</p><p></p><p>North Korea is a joke in many ways, including their economy. But from what I read they have very capable artillery forces able to severely damage Seoul. Should the S Koreans pay more for U.S. military support? - probably. South Korea is a major economic power and I think its defeat by North Korea would greatly weaken the ability of the region to stand against China. Japan seems to be in a long term decline due to an aging population. If I was Australian, I would be very worried. The Chinese think long term, have lots of young males to draw upon for the military, and they play for keeps. Our best hope may be that their internal problems bring about a change in leadership.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dale00, post: 1702917, member: 688"] You have both brought up some interesting points. It's great to have a discussion instead of the usual hit and run attacks. Long occupations and support for unpopular dictators does lead to problems. Bush tried a third approach - an experiment with establishing democracy. It was a sort of middle-east Marshall plan for Iraq and it seems to be failing or have already failed. There was too much tribalism. If we withdraw forces and foreign military aid from our allies around the world, how do we keep China or someone else from establishing their own bases and gaining effective military control of a region? Rapid strike forces are an up and coming thing but the longer the line of supply, the greater the vulnerability. Not a problem against the Taliban but a very big worry against tomorrow's Chinese military with advanced missiles and technology. If withdrawal of U.S. forces back to our borders is the wise strategic thing to do and would save us enormous amounts of money, there should be advocates for this position. I have not found any national figure (except Dr. Paul) or other expert making this argument who has credentials. Can you point me in the right direction? Is there any document in which Dr. Paul lays out his argument in detail? North Korea is a joke in many ways, including their economy. But from what I read they have very capable artillery forces able to severely damage Seoul. Should the S Koreans pay more for U.S. military support? - probably. South Korea is a major economic power and I think its defeat by North Korea would greatly weaken the ability of the region to stand against China. Japan seems to be in a long term decline due to an aging population. If I was Australian, I would be very worried. The Chinese think long term, have lots of young males to draw upon for the military, and they play for keeps. Our best hope may be that their internal problems bring about a change in leadership. [/QUOTE]
Insert Quotes…
Verification
Post Reply
Forums
The Range
Law & Order
Ron Paul vs Romney on Gun Rights
Search titles only
By:
Top
Bottom