You believe I cannot hold an opinion?
[ unless we first have another dark ages that brings the state of war back to non-mechanized.] Huh. So you're claiming to be Nostradamus?
See above.
[If we did have such a thing, do you think we would allow China to invade the continental US without resorting to nukes?] Looks increasingly likely.
Then why are you worrying about domestic industrial production? Seems you would be more concerned with military policy.
[How long does it take to get an ICBM to Beijing?] An eternity when Bill and Hillary Clinton run the White House.
Nostradamus I presume?
[That's how long the war will last.] Wow. That is way, way, too long.
Did you have a point?
Your original concern on this thread was keeping domestic industrial production strong in case of future total war. I pointed out that modern warfare occurs too quick for industrial production to matter, and you have chosen to make several smart remarks rather than refute my claim.
You could have perhaps offered a different reason for protectionist policies for domestic heavy industry, but you did not.
You lose.
Paul believes every bit of China's $780 billion in manufactured goods can be used militarily, even the toasters, televisions and toys they make for WalMart. Paul believes none of America's $1.79 trillion in manufactured goods could be used militarily.
You don't have to be bad at math to be a doom and gloomer, but it sure helps.
We are, and I am. But they are not unconnected.
[How long does it take to get an ICBM to Beijing?] An eternity when Bill and Hillary Clinton run the White House.
Or any other RAT of like nature. From Obama to Edwards...appeasers all.
Nostradamus I presume?
Suit yourself.
[That's how long the war will last.] Wow. That is way, way, too long.
Did you have a point?
Yes. A long, drawn-out-war-of attrition...or of overwhelming tactical nature... is quite possible still. Your wishful thinking not-withstanding. Such thinking as you assert is like something out of Thomas PM Barnett.
Your original concern on this thread was keeping domestic industrial production strong in case of future total war.
And every major stage between, actually.
I pointed out that modern warfare occurs too quick for industrial production to matter, and you have chosen to make several smart remarks rather than refute my claim.
Actually, your remarks are empically invalid, as shown by the current Mideast conflict. Those car-bombs are being freshly manufactured right under our noses, evidently... You could have perhaps offered a different reason for protectionist policies for domestic heavy industry, but you did not. You lose.
Wrong.