China and Asymmetric Warfare
August 29th, 2007Cut the fiber, turn out the lights and the monster will die. China knows this. Actually, anyone who takes an objective look at America’s astonishing dependence on undefended electricity and data communications infrastructures knows this.
But there’s lots of other treachery afoot.
Via: Tribune Democrat:
All eyes in Washington are focused on the Middle East as the war there continues, the troop surge in Iraq nears its climax and the ever-elusive Osama bin Laden, assuming he’s still alive, continues to evade capture. Iran is rattling its sword and the hawks in Washington are demanding satisfaction. The 2008 election countdown has started and politicians on both sides of the aisle have begun the traditional blame game of finger pointing, name calling and jockeying for political advantage. The American political process is once again paralyzed by the politicians’ lust to retain power. Forget the business of running the nation; there’s an election to be won! And so it will go until November of next year.
Meanwhile, in a country far, far away, the political, military and economic downfall of the United States is being planned by an intelligent, patient, industrious enemy who hopes never to fire a shot in anger, yet fully expects to win. Its goal: To replace the United States as the world’s reining superpower. The war, by all indications, may have already begun.
Related: Geostrategy via Economics: China Providing the U.S. with Enough Rope to Hang Itself
The last paragraph is the reason why China has the advantage. They have always waited patiently for matters to unfold before acting. We “react” immediatly bathed in our emotions. Time is on their side. It is the classic situation. As time passes, they grow stronger while we strangle ourselves to death.
I think all of this with China will lead to one outcome, and I would like to know what you think.
China is going to use its power to leverage us into letting them have Taiwan back. They still want us as a customer, but they could use their economic and financial advantage to force us to support their sovereignty over Taiwan. Any thoughts?
I for one, welcome our new Chinese overlords.
I think the whole thing with Taiwan is ridiculously understated in ALL streams of the media today (cept for Jeff Rense and Benjamin Fulford, but those guys are craaaaaazy :P) and jburke has spotlighted the issue perfectly.
Remember the news item Kevin posted a few weeks ago about China requiring Tibetans to register to reincarnate? I reckon we are going to see China flex its muscle much more over the next few years regarding territorial matters…