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US upgrading naval power in Japan, with eye on China
Nikkei Asian Reviw ^ | February 7, 2014 5:14 am JST | NAOYA YOSHINO, Nikkei staff writer

Posted on 02/16/2014 7:23:27 AM PST by Cringing Negativism Network

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Navy will swap three ships stationed in Japan with newer, better-equipped ones to boost American deterrence in the face of China's continued military buildup...

http://asia.nikkei.com/Politics-Economy/Policy-Politics/US-upgrading-naval-power-in-Japan-with-eye-on-China

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: america; china; japan
Now what about the huge trade deficit we run with China?

Hmm?

Bring back US jobs. Now.

1 posted on 02/16/2014 7:23:27 AM PST by Cringing Negativism Network
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

I’m afraid the world leaders collectively see only one way out of the financial mess we’re all in.

Another world war


2 posted on 02/16/2014 7:43:06 AM PST by maine yankee (I got my Governor at 'Marden's')
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To: maine yankee
It is hard to have a world war when your enemy has your means of production IN THEIR COUNTRY. Thanks Free Traitors.
3 posted on 02/16/2014 7:45:33 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: maine yankee

The US could move every ship in the fleet to the coast of China. It would’nt matter. Bottom line is: no one is afraid of Obama.


4 posted on 02/16/2014 7:56:48 AM PST by wny
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To: central_va

I completely agree.

America has lost sight of true patriotism.

We have become so enmeshed in fight each other, we have lost sight of ourselves as a greater force for good in the world.

America must look out for America.

Not China. America.

Now.


5 posted on 02/16/2014 8:10:06 AM PST by Cringing Negativism Network ( http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c5700.html#2013)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network
The major action here is replacing this older ship:

With this newer one:


6 posted on 02/16/2014 8:45:58 AM PST by BroJoeK (a little historical perspective....)
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To: BroJoeK

Thanks for the pics.

Scheduled for almost 1 1/2 years hence.

That should have the ChiComs shaking in their boots.


7 posted on 02/16/2014 11:29:36 AM PST by Ready4Freddy
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