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displacedvermoter

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2. He may, actually be speaking what to him is logic

Reply to Miles Archer (Original post)

Fri May 15, 2026, 08:14 AM

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in that we, the US he wants, don't need the Taiwan Strait. It separates China from Taiwan, and he doesn't much care what happens to Taiwan after several days of wheeling and dealing with Xi, Elon and the rest of the Ratty Pack.

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Oh, Taiwan....................... Lovie777 Friday #1

He may, actually be speaking what to him is logic displacedvermoter Friday #2

I agree - he's saying he doesn't see a geographical need to defend Taiwan muriel_volestrangler Friday #3