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Originally posted by devilwasp
Originally posted by zcheng
So seriously, have you ever considered Scotland Indepence? Does it have a chance. I would say no way, while devilwasp is all for it. I like to see you opinion on whether the scotish people feel there is a need for Independence? I guess scotish people are quite happy to be the subjects of her Majesty the Queen.
oh and i suppose that being peacfule is really a bad thing to have in a party?
hmm looks like someone doesnt understand the basic princible's of comunism!
also we dont mind being in the UK ,its done us good. tradeing ideas. defense.
also why are you interested!
Originally posted by zcheng
I not asking you for these questions.
Originally posted by devilwasp
no your not.
but i am giveing you them.
Originally posted by zcheng
You did not answer the questions asked.
Originally posted by devilwasp
Originally posted by zcheng
You did not answer the questions asked.
what questions?
Originally posted by zcheng
I like to see you opinion on whether the scotish people feel there is a need for Independence? I guess scotish people are quite happy to be the subjects of her Majesty the Queen.
Originally posted by devilwasp
Originally posted by zcheng
I like to see you opinion on whether the scotish people feel there is a need for Independence? I guess scotish people are quite happy to be the subjects of her Majesty the Queen.
the poeple of scotland all have diffrent opinions so i cant speak for them all.
i frankly dont mind ethier, both being independant and being in the UK have thier benifits.
yes some people are happy to be subject under the royalty is this a difficult thing for you to understand?
Originally posted by zcheng
No. I am just wondering whether your projection of Scotland Independence in 25 years has any merit, or just your dream. The latter seems more likely.
Originally posted by devilwasp
Originally posted by zcheng
No. I am just wondering whether your projection of Scotland Independence in 25 years has any merit, or just your dream. The latter seems more likely.
why do you think it is a dream?
do you think we're under a tight rein and will not be allowed to do anything?
we have our own gov,own regiments,own form of income.
Originally posted by zcheng
So Scotland is already independent, right?
Originally posted by Nacnud
But remember Scottish MPs take part in determining British policies.
Originally posted by devilwasp
Originally posted by Nacnud
But remember Scottish MPs take part in determining British policies.
yeah ,oh wait he wont know that .
uhh thanks for reminding us nacnud!
Originally posted by zcheng
So there is no need for Scotland to be Independent, since I see you guys are quite satisfied with current arrangement. In conclusion, there is no possibility or no need for Scotland to be independent in the following 25 years.
Originally posted by FredT
With all the talk about about the US, China, and Taiwan one really has to look at the simple fact. China cannot invade at this time.
Why?
1) China lacks the amphibious capacity to move enough troops over
2) Any attempt to airlift in the necessary equipment/troops would in all likelyhood be decimated by Taiwans Pac 2's and thier AF.
3) For all thier thugary, the ChiCom leadership seems to understand that in order to take over Taiwan they would in essence have to burn it down. If they are persuing a scorched earth policy, then there may not be much the US or Taiwan can do to stop them. However, I think they want and need to keep Taiwan viable for thier own economy. Can you imagine the efficiency of slave labor coupled to the quality controll and moderinzation that Taiwan posseses?????
4) The US would not stand by and allow Taiwan to be taken by conventional means. Aside from being a great customer from our planes and weapons systems we also benifit from an economic/industrial standpoint.
5) China can sabre rattle all they want, but can they affort to piss off thier most important trading partner the US?
Originally posted by imAMERICAN
hey guys, i didnt read 21 pages of messages that were prolly mostly arguments anyway, but heres my idea: ive heard that China has a land based artillery system call edhte 2nd artillery or somting of that sort, couldnt they jus launch hundreds of missiles and level much of taiwans infrastructure (spelled wrong?).
Originally posted by sweatmonicaIdo
I'm writing sort of an analysis of what a Chinese invasion force invading Spratly Islands fighting off a single Carrier Battlegroup and an MEU would look like. This is really an interesting and important subject, because let's face it, the only "offensive" thing China would ever do is invade the Spratly Islands.
Originally posted by sweatmonicaIdo
If you ask me, I don't think China will ever try to invade Taiwan. It's just too much of a risk and China is not an invasion force.