True for now, IF we have the will, IF we're not distracted elsewhere, IF it isn't already over by the time we arrive on scene in sufficient numbers, IF we don't get dissuaded by a few early setbacks. The center of gravity lies in Foggy Bottom, not in the Straits. Remember, the Falklands didn't start off well at all for the Brits. They lost the islands, lost the Sheffield and other picket destroyers, and took several weeks to get in the game. How will we react if things unfold in a similar manner? Especially if there's a new Democrat president. And what if we're tied up in Venezuela or Iran?
that is alot ofr "if's".....just talking about the comparison of the arsenals at sea and how we logistically we could take those little guys all things being equal
You missed the big 'if': IF the Chinese don't shut down the US retail economy by embargo.