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It seems that the case being made there is that because the forces of goodness and freedom can't actually take on the forces of bad and evil whole cities must b

It seems that the case being made there is that because the forces of goodness and freedom can't actually take on the forces of bad and evil whole cities must be leveled to the ground to drive out the enemy and the people... And then when the enemy is fleeing like rats it's easy pickings for the divine superior air power of the forces of goodness and freedom. Obviously the billions to be made rebuilding cities by the banks of the forces of goodness and freedom is a definite incentive. Not to mention multi-national oil companies which will help rebuild these countries. Sure you might use chemicals like Agent Orange to defoliate entire forests so you can get at the enemy for similar reasons, but that's a small price to pay for the forces of freedom and goodness to prosper. But what about real solutions? How about not starting wars and creating power vacuums and minding your own business. But you say war is our business. And I can't help but nod and agree.

noir-york 8y ago
> How about not starting wars and creating power vacuums and minding your own business Democracies tend not to pick fights. Unfortunately Russia (Ukraine) and China (Taiwan) are on a revanchist path. Should Taiwan just let the PLA over for tea and a chat? What should the West do if the CPC decides that its time to "restore China to its former glory" and take back Taiwan by force?
- SiempreViernes 8y ago
  Do you give up the US as an example of a democracy or your thesis outright to keep counting the US as democratic? Because you can't have both.
  - noir-york 8y ago
    I wrote "Democracies tend not to pick fights" because I knew someone would mention either the US or the UK. Of course the US is democratic, however it is also a super power and until recently was a trusted keeper of the peace (securing blue ocean, trade routes, etc). The US is not really a valid counter example to my main point as its sui generis.
- devoply 8y ago
  > Should Taiwan just let the PLA over for tea and a chat? What should the West do if the CPC decides that its time to "restore China to its former glory" and take back Taiwan by force? US should absolutely destroy every major city in Taiwan that China dares occupy to make sure China never gets it.
  - noir-york 8y ago
    That's a bit harsh on Taiwan no?

noir-york 8y ago

> How about not starting wars and creating power vacuums and minding your own business Democracies tend not to pick fights. Unfortunately Russia (Ukraine) and China (Taiwan) are on a revanchist path. Should Taiwan just let the PLA over for tea and a chat? What should the West do if the CPC decides that its time to "restore China to its former glory" and take back Taiwan by force?

SiempreViernes 8y ago
Do you give up the US as an example of a democracy or your thesis outright to keep counting the US as democratic? Because you can't have both.
- noir-york 8y ago
  I wrote "Democracies tend not to pick fights" because I knew someone would mention either the US or the UK. Of course the US is democratic, however it is also a super power and until recently was a trusted keeper of the peace (securing blue ocean, trade routes, etc). The US is not really a valid counter example to my main point as its sui generis.
devoply 8y ago
> Should Taiwan just let the PLA over for tea and a chat? What should the West do if the CPC decides that its time to "restore China to its former glory" and take back Taiwan by force? US should absolutely destroy every major city in Taiwan that China dares occupy to make sure China never gets it.
- noir-york 8y ago
  That's a bit harsh on Taiwan no?