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| US & China Square Off Over South China Sea | |
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| Hong Nam | Jan 14 2017, 01:02 PM Post #271 |
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This has been the norm for decades. Everybody knows that. The Philippines is a rich country masquerading as a poor one. You have the money, even poorer countries have a better equipped military despite this. Just look at Vietnam and Bangladesh. The bigger questions are: - Why the over reliance in US military "AID" ? You should have looked out for yourself decades ago. - Why depend on someone who had so many conditions? You were getting much less compared to other countries when they had bases in your country. - You expected to get more since kicking them out? The only one you can rely on is yourself. Edited by Hong Nam, Jan 14 2017, 01:04 PM.
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| Sitzkrieger2 | Jan 14 2017, 03:55 PM Post #272 |
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Yup. The ph govt had neglected defence spending for decades and all of that but that's already history and nothing could be done about that. I am more concerned about the present military modernization. I don't think that would be enough against a giant power, you would still need a strong and reliable ally for additional support. One that can immediately lend you a hand in times of emergencies. |
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| AVBsupersonic | Jan 14 2017, 06:00 PM Post #273 |
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It looks like US will be doing the square off on it's own, without the Philippines under Duterte Administration.. Since the start of the PH/ China Scarborough standoff, the US has been muted and less supportive to PH fully knowing that Scarborough Shoal is without question part of Philippine Territory. The US indeed really made a monkey out of the Philippines, so I think they deserved to be treated like one by the current Philippine Administration. Don't get me wrong, I'm no DU30 supporter neither a Yellowtard, I'm for Juan de la Cruz. Sad Part: Their ALL (US, China tagging PH in a dog collar) in this together and whomever they put in as Puppets in our corrupted Government System. The No.1 CAUSE: It's all about the OIL n GAS!!! and CONTROL of Passage in the South China Sea/ West Philippine Sea! Questions we should be asking: -Why did the US allowed China to take control of Scarborough Shoal? (How everything started) -Despite the bad precedent, the US still didn't try and do anything to stop ALL "Illegal Chinese Reclamation(s)" in SCS/WPS? -the mere POSTURING on both sides (during square offs in SCS) where meant to shake Military Sales Market that would benefit both.. -Is the SCS/ WPS Philippine Territories and all it's O&G and all Natural Resources are like compromised as payment for US Debt to China? -Did China break their x Agreement between US, by Militarizing all of it's Artificially Man made Islands in SCS? -Why do you think Pres. Trump designated former Exxon Mobil Chairman CEO Rex Tillerson as US Sec State? Now with new plans to STOP China's illegal activities at all cost, maybe even willing to go to WAR with China Over the South China Sea..? -ARE THESE ALL JUST A COINCIDENCE??? IT'S ALL ABOUT THE OIL/GAS in the PHILIPPINE TERRITORIES, which is the BIGGEST! Edited by AVBsupersonic, Jan 14 2017, 06:04 PM.
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| Hong Nam | Jan 14 2017, 07:51 PM Post #274 |
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Absolutely. I am glad the military modernisation plan is being continued. Your present president is for it - that's good news. Accelerating it would be better. The bad news is that instead of strengthening alliances, he's destroying them. |
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| AVBsupersonic | Jan 14 2017, 11:15 PM Post #275 |
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- Just continuing Aquino Govt's AFPM Plans is the BIG PROBLEM. Unless we see something unusual than the usual, like changes, Lethal Weapon, Military Assets acquisition Plans and purchases under the Duterte Government in the next 3-4yrs, different from the Aquino Govt, then we are just again in for a monkey ride. The same ending of the story, same plot, execution style with just different main characters running the show with Executive Producers China and the US. |
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| Sgt.JCOP | Jan 14 2017, 11:52 PM Post #276 |
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@AVB, this is my imo.... Questions we should be asking: Q: Why did the US allowed China to take control of Scarborough Shoal? (How everything started) A: PH was directly affected, as it is within our jurisdiction. However, the PH didn't do much. Moreso now, the current admin does care. Q: Despite the bad precedent... SCS/WPS? A: It was PH desire to wait for the tribunal decision which would give a more legal approach, however, the tribunal decision was given gravity with the chg of govt. China was even given a full-support to YES GO TAKE OUR AREAS. Q: Is the SCS/ ... US Debt to China? A: It is China who want to control the SCS because of the resources: O&G, water control, air control. The 1940's map and the naming convention as SCS is just an alibi. Q: Did China break their ... by Militarizing all of it's Artificially Man made Islands in SCS? A: No. China broke the international law, while it pushes the same law vs Japan. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE OIL/GAS in the PHILIPPINE TERRITORIES, which is the BIGGEST! A: Yes, correct. Since age, PH had always been the center of invasion. We had always been the apple of the eye. |
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| Hong Nam | Jan 15 2017, 10:21 AM Post #277 |
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- The "monkey ride" has been going on for decades. At least give credit to your last president for starting decades long stagnation of military procurement. - You're in for a bigger "monkey ride" with your new "allies" and you can give credit for that to your new president. - However, he has repeatedly said that the modernisation shall continue... hence, we should give him credit for that too. - "The jury is out" and with a new US president who most likely will "hit it off well" with him, who knows? Perhaps something good will come out of it. Edited by Hong Nam, Jan 15 2017, 10:30 AM.
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| MSantor | Jan 24 2017, 11:33 AM Post #278 |
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"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." - Henry Ford "Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking"- Gen. George S. Patton | |
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| raider1011 | Jan 24 2017, 11:05 PM Post #279 |
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Spotted on MaxDefense (Facebook) McCain proposes $7.5 billion of new US military funding for Asia-Pacific GMA Network
"Restoring American Power": mccain.senate.gov Edited by raider1011, Jan 24 2017, 11:15 PM.
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God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless. || Chester W. Nimitz Loyalty to the Nation ALL the time, loyalty to the Government when it deserves it. || Mark Twain | |
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| MSantor | Jan 24 2017, 11:50 PM Post #280 |
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"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." - Henry Ford "Courage is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm." - Winston Churchill "If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking"- Gen. George S. Patton | |
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