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Sorry?? An attack? And who would be attacking Australia? This sounds like a very thinly veiled threat. I find threats unpleasant, they tend to make me irritable and uncooperative. Will I be re-educated, or am I too old to be salvaged?
Its actually 3. Worried about the United States Government dragging us into a war with our friend China and destroying our economy. Also my brother lives in NT right next to where America is sending troops so he is right where an attack could take place.
Originally posted by charles1952
reply to post by Germanicus
Sorry?? An attack? And who would be attacking Australia? This sounds like a very thinly veiled threat. I find threats unpleasant, they tend to make me irritable and uncooperative. Will I be re-educated, or am I too old to be salvaged?
Its actually 3. Worried about the United States Government dragging us into a war with our friend China and destroying our economy. Also my brother lives in NT right next to where America is sending troops so he is right where an attack could take place.
No, that's not what I mean.
edit-Oh, I think I know what you mean and -- ARE YOU CRAZY? I mean your Government is going to get him killed. He lives near where the US Base is. I do not appreciate you painting my as a terrorist on a public forum btw
"You can't win, Darth. If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." ―Ben Kenobi
Originally posted by charles1952
reply to post by Germanicus
No, that's not what I mean.
edit-Oh, I think I know what you mean and -- ARE YOU CRAZY? I mean your Government is going to get him killed. He lives near where the US Base is. I do not appreciate you painting my as a terrorist on a public forum btw
Let me calm myself. Your fear is, apparently, a US - China war. Set aside for a moment that it would make no sense. Sure there is concern about a number of things China is doing, but we can't even bring ourselves to go after Iran or Syria. A war with China, started by the US is incredibly unlikely.
Second, if a war were to occur, it would not be US - China, it would be US plus a lot of people against China plus a lot of people. In a situation like that why would China be concerned about a small number of troops in Australia when there are so many more resources in South Korea and other nearby places. Australia would pose only a tertiary threat, one to be cleaned up at leisure.
So when you speak of an attack by China on Australian soil, it seems more likely that it would be part of a first strike by China, or at least an attack that could be carried out in an instant whenever China chose.
That is a threat.
Originally posted by jaxnmarko
I guess you can throw in with whomever you want, but the fact is, us Americans and Canadians and British and New Zealanders and other associated english speaking peoples mostly think of Australians as cousins and friends and distant brothers of a sort. On the other hand, the Chinese think of you as tools to be influenced, utilized, and ultimately controlled as an inferior race. Your choice!
And I disagree about the Chinese. They are nice people. Plus, more come to live here than any of the rest of you. The Chinese have been coming here since the Gold Rush.
Originally posted by Laokin
Chinese generals have said time and time again, that their plan is to conquer America, but they need to take Australia first.
Sounds to me that China is doing a great job in the conquering of Australia if the Australians don't even know it's happening despite them saying openly (prior to the new found friendship) that it must be done. That friendship is a knife in the back waiting to happen.
Don't trust China, not one bit.
And I disagree about the Chinese. They are nice people. Plus, more come to live here than any of the rest of you. The Chinese have been coming here since the Gold Rush.
Need I say more?
May I ask, why do you think Chinese are the number one imports to Australia? Do you believe it's their love for kangaroo's or what?
Wake up Australians.
(Also, by no means do I think the US government is any better.)edit on 16-6-2012 by Laokin because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Germanicus
Those of us that are not killed will be fine and have a bright future in a world with China as sole superpower.
Originally posted by FractalChaos13242017
I hope your friends(China) pay you well... Oh wait, they don't pay anybody jack ____.
Go ahead, buddy up with a country that has unfair labor practices, distorting world markets, and...
edit on 15-6-2012 by FractalChaos13242017 because: additional comment
Chinese generals have said time and time again, that their plan is to conquer America, but they need to take Australia first. Sounds to me that China is doing a great job in the conquering of Australia if the Australians don't even know it's happening despite them saying openly (prior to the new found friendship) that it must be done. That friendship is a knife in the back waiting to happen.
Originally posted by Mindweaver
Originally posted by Germanicus
Those of us that are not killed will be fine and have a bright future in a world with China as sole superpower.
Ive stared a few of your coments in this thread becuase the comedy is priceless
Keep them coming