ttom500 wrote:Dude, projected power of the United States is often seen. A battle carrier group passing thru the Strait of Hormus....is seen. Guarrranteed. Sometime a stealth aircraft flying over Tehran, is not seen.:-)
Having the ability to project power anywhere in the world, is one of the abilities the United States has. Now you want us to give this up?
And turn to what? Rubber bands and spit balls?
Get real. The only reason a country like Iran will step away from nucs is because that projected power. The only reason a China does not gobble up a Tiawan is that projected power. The only reason there is not a lot more troubles in the world, is that projected power.
Also when a natural event like a tsumia or earthquake occurs. That projected power shifts to life saving operations.
What 'felt strength'could a gov't offer to stop Iran from getting nucs?
What felt strength could a gov't have to aid earthquake victims in mountain of Pakistan? The realities of the world don't make room for
some illusion of strength.
What you really are saying 'talk' a good game, but don't 'play' a good game. Our approach today is like John Wayne.... pilgrim.....walk the walk and talk the talk. It makes it real.
I am not sure this John Wayne attitude has worked at all during last seven-eight years or has it? Late John was a known/very radical repulican as well so I am not wonder why you are using this one TT!
Walk the walk and talk the talk.......actually all the Bushney,s are doing is Walking since they took over and the others doing exactly the same! No diplomacy of real kind is to see any where! the whole thing is based on: "With us or a gainst us!" Middle easterns dont understand this shit and they just get more igore to Fight ! I know America is the strongest one and bla bla bla!!!! But still , these fights never ends any way then!
People them selves are not scared and any time they are under pressur they get more igore to fight back!
America has the ability to fight all places on earth and america,s enemies knwoing that as well. So use diplomacy and be sure they know you can kick their asses any way if it is absoloutely necessary.
It is really interesting you think China has not taken Taiwan back because they are scared of american military......I dont think thats the reason TT. China knows Taiwan goes back to China soon by peoples wish, so why bother at all? really dont think at all China is scared of american military , they are pretty strong them selves and at least much better at shooting old satelites down you see? Oh sorry the one american military shooted down was not even an old one! One signle rocket and direct heat instead of three!
Chinees now on days are much concentrated in making huge amount of money and they are so rich that even the Bushney,s have began to borrow money from them to buy oil for America! I am totaly sure they dont bother taking back Taiwan by military power and they will surely do it if they want and they are not scared I am sure. Taiwan is not a real country for it self and many Taiwanees are actually going toward China friendly movements and they are really igore to get better economichal relations with their mother land , China knows it very well and as chiness always do....they are patience and know it will happen soon.