Quote Originally Posted by Bob's World View Post
Even if you make the arguement it is in our intrest (and I have not heard that argument from you or JMA in this thread)?
You also noticed that...
...For the US this is, IMO, neither in our interests or affordable.
I agree. My sensing is that an adequate majority of Americans probably do the same.

It is probably noteworthy that the whole Taiwan support issue as seen in the US has little or nothing to do with a Pacific strategy or international relations. It revolves around US domestic politics and has done so since 1949, relying on how much the party out of 'power' wants to hassle the party in 'power.' Fortunately, when castration time arrives, that foolishness tends to fall by the wayside to at least an extent.
... I am comfortable with others believing otherwise...
I guess one could say I relished that as opposed to merely being comfortable with it.

Of course, my Wife points out that my penchant for later saying "I told you so..." is not endearing, mature or beneficial. She can be unduly grumpy at times...