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The action on Iran proves otherwise, especially since his entire anti-interventionist wing was squealing that World War III would start if he did bomb the nucle
by mensetmanusman 1y ago
The action on Iran proves otherwise, especially since his entire anti-interventionist wing was squealing that World War III would start if he did bomb the nuclear sites.
Those around the president have been pretty clear that the US will defend Taiwan until the US is capable of its own supply of leading edge semi conductors. Taiwan is very easy to defend with the harsh ocean separating them, especially since North Korea gives the US an excuse to plant massive amounts of long range missiles in SK.
There are no surprises when attacks start in the era of real time world video satellites.
- etempleton 1y agoI think the limited actions in Iran are not at all comparable to the commitment and risks involved in directly defending Taiwan from invasion or naval / aerial blockade. With that said, I do think that the US is likely to intervene in some capacity regardless of admin, but slightly less so with the current admin.
- machiaweliczny 1y agoI am pretty sure the US is investing hard into naval drones. There's a reason Russia cannot use it's naval fleet in Ukraine as cheap torpedos and drones destroy ships.
- etempleton 1y agoShips are basically sitting ducks if they are within range of drones. I am surprised better anti drone weaponry hasn’t been deployed. I would think bird shot cannons would be highly effective.