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> Next time, others will push back against an order to attack like this because consequences will be personal for them, not just another move in a war. You thi

> Next time, others will push back against an order to attack like this because consequences will be personal for them, not just another move in a war. You think Chinese soldiers will push back against orders from above because one time the US made the (supposed) perpetrators lifes miserable? What do you think China will do? Just say "OK, on second thought you don't have to do that"?

option 7y ago
no, high level generals will advise against acts like this, because they will be afraid to lose their real estate in Cupertino, CA
- awb 7y ago
  Whatever investments they have in the US are probably dwarfed by what they have in China. I doubt any government wants someone working for them that invests the majority of their wealth in an adversarial country.
  - option 7y ago
    look where their kids study and live. Europe is in no danger from Russia because gov and rich kids live and study there
    - awb 7y ago
      Counter point: Ukraine. Russia had lots of citizens and influence there but still took military action.