Posted on 08/17/2019 10:54:22 AM PDT by jazusamo
Over the past two months, the world has seen the people of Hong Kong bravely stand up to the growing threat of totalitarianism.
What began as a protest against a bill that would allow prisoners to be extradited to mainland China has evolved into a movement to demand that the Hong Kong government (largely now controlled by China’s Communist Party) adhere to the promises of freedom and autonomy it made when Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.
Protesters have flooded the streets since June – despite the threat of being arrested, smothered with tear gas, pelted with rubber bullets or attacked by masked thugs with batons.
While Chinese tanks have lined up along the border of Hong Kong and mainland China, protesters have waved the American flag and sung the American national anthem. The protesters show no signs of wavering and the outcome remains in doubt.
But one thing is certain: The United States and the free world are watching.
Chinese leaders must know there will be consequences if the freedoms promised to the people of Hong Kong are eradicated by a Communist dictatorship. This is more than a protest about a proposed new law. It is about protecting the people of Hong Kong from tyranny and despotism – and keeping a growing totalitarian power at bay.
Importantly, this effort by the Chinese Communist Party to meddle in Hong Kong’s affairs is just one part of the regime’s plans to expand its power. As I discuss in my upcoming book, "Trump vs. China," the Chinese Communist Party is taking actions across the globe that are threatening American interests, security and values.
To successfully counter this threat, a unified American response is critical. I am glad to see our leaders are currently in agreement.
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going to war for another nation is a thankless task.
If the Hong Kong protesters had a second amendment we would not be having this discussion.
It`s Budapest 1956 again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fVqb6vX6_8
Freedom Fighters need guns and Molotov cocktails.... and help.
I'm all for supporting their freedom and independence but if China moves in with troops and tanks, are we going to intervene with troops and tanks?
If we did and we won them their independence let's not forget China is thousands of years old.
They're masters at the long-game.
While the west is eating their own for the sake of diversity, tolerance, inclusion, tranny rights China is a monoculture that isn't distracted by such foolishness.
China has seen many empires rise and fall and China is still here.
Newt was the guy who was going to stand up against Affirmative Action & illegal immigration in the 90s...how did that work out for us?
Hong Kong’s fate was sealed when the UK transferred it over to the Red Chinese.
Trump did the correct thing with his private call to China without making a lot of noise.
Did you read the article?
Not sure why more than a few here think Newt might be calling for possible military action.
Many of us knew this would happen.....am surprised it took this long.
I can't imagine that is Gingrich's intent in this piece though many here think that.
Newt has his #tags ready.
NeoCons will fight others to the last American.
like George Herbert Walker Bush backed up the protesters at Tiananmen
“The American people are starting to recognize the challenge that a Communist-ruled China poses to the U.S”
I am very skeptical of all the PRC Chinese tourists that we allow in. It’s like a flood. Many are sullen and kind of spooky. Cheerless, loud people. Very unlike other tourists. Groups of young military-age men traveling together.
Is anyone paying attention to this? Or do the Gov functionaries just stamp the passports and go on to the next one?
President Trump should stop all PRC tourism, for now.
And our people do not need to go to be tourists there. For now
“...stop all PRC tourism...”
Better stop all PRC students entering our colleges and university R/D exchanges! For with the PRC unless you have your thumb on them the entire time. The exchange only goes one way!
Didn’t we know how this would turn out 35 years ago?
If Homg Knog had a 2nd Amendment,
the people would have given it up for simple innuendo of Red Flag laws.
I’m not willing to risk WWIII over Hong Kong. It’s sad, but this was predicted back in the 90s.
I feel sorry for the people of Hong Kong, but I can’t see going to war with China over their cause. It’s their city; it’s not like they are threatening an ally. If anyone should loudly object to how the people in Hong Kong are treated, I would think it would be the British. We have enough problems right now.
Hey Newt: Why don’t you organize a gun buy-back program in California (Get your couch-buddy Nancy to help)
Start in Hollywood, then Sacramento the go for the crown jewel: SanFran + Silicon Valley.
You can use some of those connex containers that normally ship empty back to China
“Pick your fights wisely.”
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Rest easy. We will never see U.S. troops on Chinese soil. That would be playing into their wheel house. Won’t happen....
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