Article: While Beijing and Manila talk, Washington spoiling for a fight

I don't think China wants these problems, but then again, they could just be doing what every military does and bolsters their strength.

Doesn't matter who is sitting in the Big Chair at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. The Navy Keeps doing Freedom of Navigation Operations and Pissing Off as many as we can in the process and if the ship involved has CTs onboard you can count on us to collect Order of Battle from the Enemy in their Response. Nature of My Game.

China is gambling on the American people to "not care" about ocean/land thousands of miles away. They do not see or care about freedom of movement, territorial waters, hostile takeovers of peaceful nations, ... Until someone knocks on their door and says WELCOME to XXXX (fill in national name).

We continue to set the bar at the slowest learner and we are still unable to reach the goal.... SAD...

Our military will do what the Politicians order, and I pray they survive and continue to strive to improve their education.