The election of Taiwan’s most pro-independence president in its history earlier this month has ended PRC hopes for peaceful reunification, likely accelerating its timetable for attacking Taiwan
Salient points all. Saw that article about North Korea a few days ago; a real Trump card (no pun intended) in the Chinese pocket. A four front war would certainly overwhelm the U.S. quite rapidly. Worth noting that successful amphibious invasions have succeeded before from nations with little or no amphibious capability and/or training: witness Germany picking off Norway right under British noses in 1940.
One thing is certain: we have the worst “elites” since 1914 & more likely in all of recorded history. The future I fear appears both bleak & dark.
Salient points all. Saw that article about North Korea a few days ago; a real Trump card (no pun intended) in the Chinese pocket. A four front war would certainly overwhelm the U.S. quite rapidly. Worth noting that successful amphibious invasions have succeeded before from nations with little or no amphibious capability and/or training: witness Germany picking off Norway right under British noses in 1940.
One thing is certain: we have the worst “elites” since 1914 & more likely in all of recorded history. The future I fear appears both bleak & dark.