A recollection of the events prior to and after the visit has allowed time to look at a different angle of this dangerous and provocative trip that turned out looking a bit lame. No fireworks, Pelosi came and gone, albeit discreetly in the darkness of the night and taking a long detour east of the Philippines to avoid the Chinese positions in the South China Sea. The commencement of her trip to Taiwan from Singapore instead of Japan was also a case of safety consideration as flying through Japanese island chain and military bases would be as dangerous as flying over the South China Sea. The Americans would not trust the life of Pelosi in the hands of the Japanese.
The big question of why Pelosi must make this controversial and seemingly meaningless trip at this time could be interpreted from the pre and post trip events. Remember why Biden was so anxious to want to talk to Xi and why Xi refused to do so but then acquiesced and then they spoke? Apparently Biden wanted to tell Xi about this trip and knowing that China would not agree and might make it very difficult to the point of risking a war with the US or endangering the life of Pelosi, there must be a trade off.
Biden's interest or objective in this errant trip was more to shore up his popularity and the weakening support for the Democrats in the next Presidential election. A successful visit by the Speaker of the House would be a boost to the failing support for him and his party.
But why would China allow the trip to go ahead with practically no interference or dramatic interception, like a non event? The Americans could not negotiate successfully for such a trip as Xi also has an election coming up and cannot afford to look weak. The only possibility was that a deal was made to let Pelosi through for Biden to score some points and a trade off, in this case for China to make some gains in changing the status quo through a military exercise around Taiwan. Biden made some gains and China too benefited as well, a quid pro quo arrangement. The silence in the protest from the American side and their allies speaks volume about the Chinese exercise around Taiwan. The aircraft carriers were not around, heading towards Japan. It was like an after thought that Washington said the aircraft carriers would be back to sail through the Taiwan Strait later. Even Tsai Ing Wen took a very low profile with comments that were more like appeasement.
Wasn't the trip meant to boost the morale and support for the separatist movements and for Tsai Ing Wen to thump her chest and shout at China? She paid millions to Pelosi for it but it did not turn out that way. She is now calling for calm and peace talk with China. There was also an absent of response from the Taiwanese military, like they were hiding in their bases or underground. The mute reaction from the Taiwanese with the PLA dropping bombs all around the island must be very embarrassing. What could be the real reason?
As a de facto state or colony of the Americans, the Americans make the call. Do not turn this visit into a big spectacle for confrontation with China. Everyone just behave normally as if nothing has happened. The main goal of the trip is for American consumption at home, for their own election. This was arranged at the behest of the Americans, not the Taiwan govt. Tsai Ing Wen had no say, could not say no. It was an unofficial trip, no pre announcement, no welcoming party, sneaking in in the dark of the night, with lights switched off.
So, the final position, the Americans got their wishes fulfilled, and so did China. No harassment from both sides during the visit and the military exercises. The rhetoric and hypes and protests were all a charade. The big loser, Taiwan. China is now sitting on their doorstep and this would be the new normal.
What do you think?
PS. The Americans would still want to take down China. And China would fight the Americans to the last man. The evil Americans are going to start WW3. Fortunately China is now able to take them on, better with Russia, North Korea and Iran on its side.
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Things happening lately internally and externally by the USA are for the USA's domestic consumption, geared towards the November mid term. Nothing is further from the truth of that statement.
Why are the Democrats taking such a dramatic approach towards the January 6 protest at Capitol Hill, after more than a year has elapsed? It has to do with the November mid term. Biden's rating is in the gutters and needed supporting.
Why is Biden gloating about the assassination of Al Qaeda leader taking place in such timely fashion, just 4 months away from November. It also has to do with the November mid term, and done to boost the Democrat's and Biden's rating. Question is whether Biden can run?
Why does Biden pretend he has little control over the visit of Pelosi to Taiwan. He wants it to happen. It also has to do with November, and done to boost his rating. Question again is whether Biden has the mental ability to run?
Why does the FBI raided Trump's Mar-le-go home, more than a year after he left office? Why is it happening in tandem with all the merry go round in the courts. It is a drama produced for November to make sure Trump is not able to stand and to decimate the Republicans for good.
So, take all that as soap operas tailored for USA's domestic political usage. But enjoy it nevertheless as a made for TV entertainment.
Donald Trump has the Support of nearly half of the Americunts.
Biden is no match one to one against D Trump,
however the Former has the Backings of most of the Past Presidentd such as Obama, Bush and the Clintons. The Latter shall fight to
the End as he gets targetted for reprisal for his role in the Capitol Saga.
The US is plunging into chaos not just politically, it is mire with diseases and natural disasters.
Yhr
Americunts got to
pray for their own survivals with their leeders in disarray.
I wish them well.
Cheers
American Inquisition on Donald Trump has began. The Democrats know that Biden stood no chance against Trump and they have to do the necessary to ensure Trump is not around. They may even go for the final option.
Your view, a different take, is nevertheless true. So true that those who are in the know cannot dispute it.
It's all a win-win situation for both sides.
The fact that Joe Biden had so desperately wanted to talk with President Xi Jinping is a give-away.
The fact that the US military did not say anything is another giveaway.
The fact that the US Forces have deliberately moved towards Japan, instead of hanging around the South China Sea, is another giveaway.
Everything is really geared towards the Mid-term Elections As it is Trump is already winning a few rounds. The bad timing if raiding the Mar-a-Lago at this time, when Trump is away, is also just a facade. What can the FBI get from that place at this time? It's all just to nail Trump down, so that he cannot move much. At best he can only become a kingmaker.
The American Empire is like a leper, with sores all over the body, syphillis, monkeypox, covid, empty head leaders or wannabes, inflation, corruption, cheating, lying, bleeding from wars, mountains of debt, low productivity etc etc, dedollarisation in full gear, and a quadrillion of derivatives waiting to explode, a middle class facing bankruptcy and poverty in their faces....
Keep up the good works America, you are doing fine, very fine, keep printing more monopoly money. The whole world believes in your lies and are all behind you. You are invincible!
With so many problems plaguing the USA, why no one thinks it is time to write about the imminent collapse of the American Empire?
Where is that Gordon Chang? This is a good opportunity to write about the collapse of the USA than the collapse of China. It would be a thriller and all time best seller.
Perhaps Kishore Mahbubani is in a better position to write this.
A suggested title, 'How the Americans cripple their Empire, but not before destroying Europe'.
What is happening in Europe is bizarre. Everyone of them knows that they are putting a noose on their own necks and pulling the strings themselves, willingly. It is a kind of mass suicide by the European countries, and they are unable to resist or say no. Follow the pipe piper over the cliff.
Can you believe that?
The US is in trouble
Whether or not anyone writes about it.
Natural disaster and man-made blunder are plaguing
the US in the Wind of Change. It is similar to some European Countries.
No laughing at other countries, Sinkies must be more mindful of
their own fate.
The Glory of yester years for Sin shall be
in jeopardy with breakdown of the Sin System.
The Democrats are going all out to snare Trump and lock him up for good. Trump will rebel. He has a very big support base of white supremacists, all heavily armed, including those in uniforms.
Trump would not be taken down. His supporters would not allow it to happen.
The two sides are pitted against each other and with the right ingredients for a showdown.
You cannot ask for a better combination for the American Empire to break apart. Trump would by now have a war room with all his die hard followers and supporters planning his next move, to take on the Democrats and the Supreme court.
This is real Hollywood stuff.
Donald Trump cannot lose. The stake is extremely high. His crimes amount to treason.
And Trump is a very bad loser. If he cannot win, and losing is going to jail. Can you imagine Trump going to jail?
No way, he would take half of America with him. He could easily raise the tension and incite his followers to take up arms to defend him, to defend his white America, just like in 6 Jan.
The Democrats are going to lose big time in this coming Election. There is nowhere they can win, even though they may have good speakers on their side.
Al the Ex-Presidents of the Evil USA are totally useless now. Even though they may be on the side of the incumbent President, they can never win the contest for the Democrats.
They have already lost at least 60% of the voters.
Trump and his gang of White Supremacists will ensure that the Democrats cannot win this time around.
Did Biden really stole the 2020 election? It may be true. This is not the first time in USA political history that it happened. Remember the Al Gore vs George Bush election in 2000?
Unlikely, Biden is too dumb and suffering from dementia. How could he outwitted Trump, the rascal in the cheating game? How could he cheat Trump. It is more likely that Trump cheated him.
Many are predicting Republicans will be back. But things are unlikely to change with regard to China relations. Both parties are infested by birds of the same feather.
What China's priority now is upgrading it's military deterrent, work hastily in creating a new global currency backed by gold and other commodities with Russia and the other members of the BRICS, de-dollarise faster, wind up it's massive US Treasuries and other holdings held in Western Central Banks, which they do not need on a large scale anymore with de-dollarisation anyway.
In front of thieves, robbers and pirates, it is wise to keep your wealth away from their greedy eyes and dirty hands. In any case, China has already recycled a massive amount of US$, accumulated through trade surpluses generated over the decades, into the BRI and infrastructure projects all over the world. Those are not China's assets and are in safe hands.
Incidentally, there is again a 'China is collapsing' video on Youtube, about China collapsing within the next 30 days or so. The irony is that China just chalked up a US$101 billion trade surplus in July, 2022 alone, an amount double that of July 2021, and also the highest ever. Does that look like China is collapsing?
That is totally irrelevant!
What has an independent Taiwan got to do China?
It's only when Taiwan is a part of China, then it has at least some meaning.
If you are actually fighting for Taiwan to be an independent country, then YOU, NANCY PELOSI is talking COCK!
During the interview, Pelosi said that "it was only about saying, China is one of the freest societies in the world, don't take it from me, that's from Freedom House, it's a strong democracy, courageous people."
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