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  1. 11-26-2013, 11:30 #1
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    Default B52 Flights Over East China Sea

    From the Wall Street Journal


    http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/...21993719005178


    Why would one godforsaken commie want to challenge another in this way?
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    Possibly because we have treaties with some of the countries involved in that dispute?
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    It's all about oil/gas....
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    With some fish thrown in for fun.
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    A non-paywalled article; http://behindthewall.nbcnews.com/_ne...id=msnhp&pos=1
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    ...careful now, China might drive its antique Ukrainian "aircraft carrier" over there!
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    These islands look like they are of vital importance to the national security of both our countries...



    Looks like nice scuba diving so maybe it's worth starting a war over?
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    Islands are not worth a damn thing cept if you are a seagull.

    Countries are after the 200mile ring of water around any dry land.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wyome View Post
    It's all about oil/gas....
    What is underneath the East China Sea?

    http://www.eia.gov/countries/regions...s.cfm?fips=ECS

    Although the East China Sea may have abundant oil and natural gas resources, unresolved territorial disputes continue to hinder exploration and development in the area.
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    Does this island look worth 27,000 KIA and WIA?

    http://15thengineer.50megs.com/IWO-I...her_Island.jpg
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