Republican says war with China is likely.

[Swampy]

I'm a neocon, and I definitely would not oppose a war against China, especially to protect Taiwan. But I am not convinced China wants war with us, because it has an aging population and an economy built on shaky foundations. The people want a comfortable life, and, if the CCP upsets that, the party could lose power, and it doesn't want that.

[Sir John]

Disgaree!

I think China knows that she would come off second best in a war with the USA.

Forget the fleet numbers. The USN is second to none in the experience and quality of her gear and sailors.

US sailors spend all day every day in some form of training.

SJ

[Swampy]

SJ, I think you agree with me, not disagree.

[Sir John]

Sorry, was trying to convey that I disagreed with the suggestion of a war between the USA and China.

Apart from te basic terror of the bomb, is the probability that China will come off second best in the air and on the sea.

A "land war in Asia" is an entirely different matter, and hopefully the VN lesson is etched in stone at the Pentagon.

SJ