25-03-2003 22:58									#61
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quote: Originally posted by Eli quote: Excellent, theres nothing like listening to a draft dodger talking tough. I'll just have to civilly remind you that i'm a draft dodger who's going to commit himself for 9 years to the army, and 6 of them I'll be actively serving.

What do you think you will like actively serving more breakfast or dinner?




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	25-03-2003 23:08									#62
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actually, he will be serving in the army, but not in the combat forces.

He'll probably go my way, 'cept that I didn't lie about my health. I am fit for combat. .

	26-03-2003 00:01									#63
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quote: Originally posted by Zylka China seems on course for democracy on it's own, and isn't really too much of an oppressed tyranny This sounds absurd

I'd like to see how long you would remain visible in China if you went over there and criticized the leadership in a loud and public way.

That said, I don't foresee either the United States or China ever directly confronting each other in some sort of military showdown for planetary supremacy. Both nations rely on each other too much to afford such a scenario. Yes, Taiwan *is* the wildcard in that assumption, but even if that ever flares up, I don't think it'd lead to total warfare with mainland China. Maybe it's wishful thinking, but I'll stick with it for now. The alternative isn't pretty.

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	26-03-2003 00:10									#64
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quote: Originally posted by Azazel actually, he will be serving in the army, but not in the combat forces. He'll probably go my way, 'cept that I didn't lie about my health. I am fit for combat. .

	27-03-2003 08:04									#65
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quote: I'd like to see how long you would remain visible in China if you went over there and criticized the leadership in a loud and public way.

Don't underestimate the speed of change in China. A couple of weeks ago one of the country's most outspoken papers ran a frontpage editorial calling for a freer Chinese press in the name of fighting official corruption. :b

	27-03-2003 08:10									#66
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quote: Originally posted by mindseye quote: I'd like to see how long you would remain visible in China if you went over there and criticized the leadership in a loud and public way. Don't underestimate the speed of change in China. A couple of weeks ago one of the country's most outspoken papers ran a frontpage editorial calling for a freer Chinese press in the name of fighting official corruption. :b

Yes, I read an article about the new leaders in China recently and it seems to me they're quite moderate. I think we'll be seeing a number of changes in the next few years.

	27-03-2003 08:21									#67
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quote: Originally posted by Gatekeeper I'd like to see how long you would remain visible in China if you went over there and criticized the leadership in a loud and public way.

Hm.

I have always wondered why many people consider it is better to be able to openly criticise a country's leadership instead of having the said leadership do things for the people.