Central Scrutinizer Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 "U.S. law forbids the export of the F-22, nicknamed the "dream fighter jet," to protect its technology. But Congress seems ready to change the law to lift the ban and the Bush administration already has expressed its willingness to negotiate with Tokyo over the sale of the stealth fighters." Yep, change the law and sell to the Japn. What the hell, we'll make what? 2 Billion or 20 Billion? (My math isn't great, I came up with 20 Billion for 100 times 200 million each. All them fucking zeros-get it?!) Off the sale. To hell with keeping the technology for ourselves for the time being. Let's make money George. I guess it is time to rearm the Japanese to take on the Chinese and possibly North Korea? Anyone else a bit uncomfortable with Abe? How the hell is it possible to 'negotiate' to sell something that it is now illegal to sell? Cent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Taiwain will be mainland controlled eventually. China knows we won't committ to its defense militarily. From what I've read, we've pretty much told them Taiwan is there since Nixon visited the mainland over 30 years ago. China has a lot of internal problems, especially rural v. the urban areas where the money is being spent. My hope is that captialism takes such a strong root that it opens the door for new freedoms and then democracy after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwoww Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Yes I think Taiwan could end up with the same status arrangement as Hong Kong. They would have to stop buying American arms though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 The Taiwanese are more worried about ending up the same as Tibet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 The relationship between Beijing and Hong Kong was very different than Beijing and Taiwan. Hong Kong was leased for 99 years so they knew they would be going back to them. Taiwan was more antogonistic, left over from the Chiang Kai-Shek days after WWII. That one is dicier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckwoww Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Right ...there are fundamental political differences between Taiwan and the mainland. But the Chinese are very pragmatic people and there are more reasons to cooperate than to fight. I think they'll work something out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Only the New Territories were leased. Hong Kong proper was ceded in perpetuity. Of course, without the New Territories it wasn't very viable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 Taiwan will be under Chinese control. Its just a matter of when. America won't shed blood over it. During the cold war...maybe...and that's a big maybe but right now..nah. The best the Taiwanese can do is get a better version of that one country, two systems thingy Hong Kong has with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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