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originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: muzzleflash
Again, OK, sure. I'm out.
originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: muzzleflash
I have no problem with dissenting opinions, as has been seen many times. I have issues with people that announce that they know better than the people that have access to far more data than they do, because they read a lot.
I could pull rank and say since I'm formally trained in history, philosophy, science and debate; and henceforth have an expert opinion on the form of argument, specifically the part where you deviated to judging the messenger when you should be listening to the message, and that you were in error good Sir.
originally posted by: anzha
a reply to: muzzleflash
I could pull rank and say since I'm formally trained in history, philosophy, science and debate; and henceforth have an expert opinion on the form of argument, specifically the part where you deviated to judging the messenger when you should be listening to the message, and that you were in error good Sir.
Pulling rank? Sir, you know not with whom you are speaking. Good night and thank you for the late night chuckle.
originally posted by: RadioRobert
a reply to: muzzleflash
I'm a disagreeable ass all the time. You're good by me.
originally posted by: mightmight
a reply to: muzzleflash
So what was the argument again? Ships can be sunk by missiles?
originally posted by: CharlesT
originally posted by: muzzleflash
a reply to: anzha
I'm not sure building carrier fleets is China's best buy.
It just feels like a massive oversight and waste of resources.
I think more cheaper smaller vessels with the latest missile, drone, and electronics kits would give them twice the power for half the price.
One of these days, if not already, every carrier from every country will be as good as obsolete in a global conflict because of missile technology. They are a big red bulls eye floating around just waiting to be blown to hell by a ballistic or supersonic missile.
originally posted by: muzzleflash
Ok in 1979 China invaded North Vietnam, it was the Sino-Vietnamese War.
People always remark about how impressive China's ground forces are - but this short conflict shows the reality.
Yes China's Navy and Air Force stayed out of the conflict for the most part due to tensions with the Soviets and because the Vietnamese air defense was robust.
However if you look at the numbers, the Chinese armor got ripped up in guerilla ambushes and they were paying a heavy toll against the very experienced - well trained - battle hardened Vietnamese.
It ended in a near stalemate and China realized they weren't going to risk a protracted and costly conflict.
There's no reason to
1) Think my opinion and guessing is not equal to anyone else,