"The end game in diplomacy is to pick up a gun"
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Originally Posted by
Dr_Who
I understand that the US will spend $15 billion building one of the largest US military base in Guam. Guam is a few hours flight to China. $6 billion of that is coming from Japan. If I was the Chinese, I would naturally assume this to be a sign of war from the US and Japan. I just cant believe the arrogance of the US and the Japanese. The US are not making any friends around the world.
I wasn't aware of the expenditure on Guam (and not to trivialise it - that's 'only' equivalent to a handful of B2s).
But that does give me some comfort. All (or many?) NZO holders have cottoned to the fact that oil is going to be a resource that will be squabbled over when the going gets tough - and it will. Keep in mind that the Pacific war was triggered by oil embargo on Japan and always remember what human nature is like - I am comforted by a refurbishment at Guam.. especially if the Great South Basin is ever a goer.
The conspiracists probably won't believe me: but Iraq wasn't actually about oil, however Darfour is - proof: note who vetoed in the security council.
So - what if NZO discovers a field off Taranaki that is big enough to propel NZ into OPEC - Then I say 'build another 10 Guams' - I prefer coca cola to anything else.