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Possible repercussions

Posted by Laura T on 2/21/2006, 19:38:06, in reply to "wow--everyone went deep!"

Going out on a limb here. I'm guessing that the point you were trying to make is that weapons are not necessarily military and we as a country need to recognize this and plan a response. The US would not be able to justify a military response to an economic attack from China. (heck, we can hardly garner support for a military response to 9/11). Thus China has a double edged sword. They hit us economically in both the military and the civilian venues and leave us with no response other than a verbal slap on the wrist. Even if they end the economic attack when it begins to affect their own country, their point has been made. We have a weapon that cuts you and for which you have no retaliation. The media would fry the US government for that causing strife within our country. Hmm a familiar theme. Did I read you correctly Tom?

Responses:

yes but - tom 2/21/2006, 22:05:33
- What weapon would you use? - Laura T 2/21/2006, 22:17:35
  - I love dissent - tom 2/22/2006, 8:27:02
    - Ah like Soro's accredited w/ down'g the Iron Curtain by donating fax machines to dissenters! .... - Mary 2/23/2006, 0:35:26
    - Tom, is it later? - lisa a 2/22/2006, 21:56:08
    - OOB answer - Laura T 2/22/2006, 9:53:07
      - well, your in good company - Chris (FL) 2/22/2006, 15:51:22
        
        Hugs aren't enough - Laura T 2/22/2006, 17:07:51
        
        all my favorites! :) n/t - Chris (FL) 2/22/2006, 20:17:24
      - They invaded Tibet - Deborah 2/22/2006, 13:10:19
    - Re: I love dissent - Chris (FL) 2/22/2006, 9:37:10
      - But was Socrates sober? - Janet W. 2/22/2006, 9:49:51
        
        sorry, Monty Python? - Chris (FL) 2/22/2006, 10:15:39
        
        Altered consciousness question ... it's a bit early, isn't it? - Janet W. 2/22/2006, 11:23:43
        
        NO, NO....Quest for the Holy Grail....EXCELLENT..."bring out your dead...Bring out your dead... - Brenda 2/22/2006, 16:16:02
        
        Are you sure? Oh, he will be soon throw him in the cart.. Tragically I found out that.... - Mary 2/23/2006, 1:06:50
        
        Now this could be FUN! "Please! This is supposed to be a happy occasion... - Andrea 2/22/2006, 16:23:15
    - Re: I love dissent - Andrea 2/22/2006, 8:38:04
      - nahh - tom 2/22/2006, 9:06:01

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