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Pentagon readies backup plans for Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan trip as China rages: report
NY Post ^ | 27 Jul, 2022 | Callie Patteson

Posted on 07/29/2022 11:14:17 AM PDT by MtnClimber

(Update: China threatens to shoot down plane if Pelosi visits Taiwan)

The US military has begun developing contingency plans for any incident that may occur if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi follows through with her reported plan to travel to Taiwan next month — after President Biden said last week they believed it would be better for her to stay home.

The Associated Press, citing multiple US officials, reported that if Pelosi (D-Calif.) travels to Taiwan, the Pentagon will step up its movement of forces and other assets in the Indo-Pacific region.

Fighter jets, ships, surveillance assets and other military systems would likely be used to create buffer zones securing Pelosi’s flight to the island nation. Security on the ground would also be bolstered to prevent any incidents while the speaker is in the country.

The officials also told the AP that if Pelosi follows through with the trip, the US would need to provide rescue capabilities – such as helicopters posted on nearby ships and ready for departure at a moment’s notice.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: china; communism; taiwan
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1 posted on 07/29/2022 11:14:17 AM PDT by MtnClimber
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To: MtnClimber

Not worth a war over Pelosi.


2 posted on 07/29/2022 11:14:31 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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Beats having to own up to getting our asses kicked in Ukraine. At least to them...


3 posted on 07/29/2022 11:17:29 AM PDT by BobL (My hatred of Necons/Globalists exceeds my love of Ukraine or any other country, other than the US)
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To: MtnClimber

“Not worth a war over Pelosi.”

I doubt the current US leaders can convince enough Americans to fight for a corrupt government.


4 posted on 07/29/2022 11:18:13 AM PDT by DEPcom (Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules)
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To: MtnClimber
Does it involve transvestites? It must.
5 posted on 07/29/2022 11:18:45 AM PDT by Vision (Elections are one day. Reject "Chicago" vote harvesting. Election Reform Now. Obama is an evildoer.)
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To: MtnClimber

Deep state crap.

Massive media propaganda here.


6 posted on 07/29/2022 11:18:54 AM PDT by ifinnegan (Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: MtnClimber; All

It shouldn’t surprise any of us that this witch wants to get us into WWIII.

The Socialist Democrats are going DOWN with the ship come November 2nd. She’ll be out of a job. She needs to leave a, ‘Legacy.’

Death and destruction seems fitting...


7 posted on 07/29/2022 11:18:57 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: MtnClimber
Why don't they just send the Turtle?

He can claim he is just visiting his wife's business associates.

8 posted on 07/29/2022 11:19:48 AM PDT by who_would_fardels_bear (This is not a tagline.)
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Just deny her access to 89th airlift...make that hag fly commercial.

Just imagine the carbon footprint this self aggrandizing bitch will generate...disgraceful.

9 posted on 07/29/2022 11:20:13 AM PDT by AFret. (.)
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Nancy should be so proud; hers will be the face that launched a thousand ships-——warships.


10 posted on 07/29/2022 11:20:15 AM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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Normally I would double dog dare the Chinese to shoot down Pelosi’s plane but they would probably eat the dog. I like dogs.


11 posted on 07/29/2022 11:20:40 AM PDT by Wilderness Conservative (Nature is the ultimate conservative)
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Yea man! Our transvestites can kick the butts of their billion men. We can out-woke them.


12 posted on 07/29/2022 11:20:49 AM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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If they shot down Pelosi it would be “Friendly Fire”.


13 posted on 07/29/2022 11:20:51 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: frank ballenger

Will be the face that SANK a thousand ships


14 posted on 07/29/2022 11:21:40 AM PDT by OHPatriot (Si vis pacem, para bellum)
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“Not worth a war over Pelosi.”

Well one might want to be on the other side if this was all it was about !!


15 posted on 07/29/2022 11:22:30 AM PDT by George from New England
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Those contingency plans have been in place for years. When my so. Was in the Navy(‘00 to’04) they were dunk g multiple computerized scenarios for an invasion of Taiwan by China. He has often stated that Taiwan will not be a push over.


16 posted on 07/29/2022 11:22:34 AM PDT by Michael.SF. (The problem today: people are more concerned about feelings than responsibility.)
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Not worth a war over Pelosi.

It's not about Pelosi. It's about sending a message to China that we will not be intimidated nor will we allow China to intimidate our allies and our trading partners. China needs to know they will face the same treatment as Russia and they will be economically isolated if they threaten Taiwan and TSCM.

17 posted on 07/29/2022 11:23:24 AM PDT by MichaelRDanger
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To: MtnClimber

It’s a bluff - Crazy Nancy should leave as scheduled and bring her buddies too


18 posted on 07/29/2022 11:23:48 AM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: MtnClimber

What is the reason for her trip?


19 posted on 07/29/2022 11:24:44 AM PDT by Fungi
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To: dfwgator

Probly need to ensure her safety.....she bites the big one and vodka futures may never recover.


20 posted on 07/29/2022 11:25:12 AM PDT by V_TWIN (America...so great even the people that hate it refuse to leave)
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