The Chinese are vastly underestimating American resolve if they believe sinking a single carrier will place the American government in disarray because of voices in dissent within the Ameican people.......
The image of a US carrier burning in the China Sea will moblize this country to war faster than any one issue could.
We would utilize tactical nukes to take out large segments of their military, effectively reducing them to third world status for the next 100 years....
NeverGore
Our first strike would be anywhere we thought their nuclear weapons were. Not knowing for sure where they are would be bad for China...
If we send a carrier into the China Sea, I'll bet it's going to have a boomer or two for company.