> Taiwan isn't some backwater island making low skilled items. Definitely not! Wasn't trying to imply this. > If we cannot manufacture then we likely cannot w

> Taiwan isn't some backwater island making low skilled items. Definitely not! Wasn't trying to imply this. > If we cannot manufacture then we likely cannot win the next war. If you think a war is imminent (a big claim!), then our only chance is to partner with specialized allies that set up shop here (e.g. Taiwan, Japan, South Korea). Trying to resurrect Intel's vertically integrated business model to compete with TSMC's contractor model is a mistake, IMO.