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June 27th, 2008 11:15 PM #31
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June 28th, 2008 06:13 AM #32
The hostage situation was unique. American lives were involved. The US will risk American lives to save/rescue other Americans. But, actual operations just for the sake of operations? Are the returns worth risking US lives? I'm inclined to think no. I mean it's possible. But, I'll believe it when I see it.
I'm pretty sure the US Navy brass were already aware of the nuclear clause. So, they probably already had drawn up alternative solutions. Besides, a carrier battlegroup is very flexible. It's Seabees can create (quite nice) camps in the middle of nowhere within a few hours. It's choppers and small craft have long range and can work from shore if needed be.
The Philippines should exercise its sovereignity. There's nothing wrong with asking the US to comply with the nuclear clause. Most other countries have a lot stricter policies than what the Philippines has shown thus far. That's why I'm not losing any sleep over it.
As for Biazon..... I'm the kind to try and get some good out of something apparently bad. Instead of telling him to shut up or go to h*ll, I'd tell him if he can apply the rules to visitors who's trying to help, then maybe he can also do the same to the local folks who are flaunting the rules from the same book.
Add: As for GMA....... I suppose it's pretty symbolic if she cut her trip short and she went home. But like you said before, many things go on in the background we're not aware of. How do we know she's not working late at night on the problems back home? This is the internet age after all. So many things can be done remotely. A good leader also does not need to micro-manage every aspect. I can't really criticize much because I'm not privvy to what these people are doing.
A question for the folks here.... Would you change your view of GMA for the better if she cut her trip short and went home to lend moral support?Last edited by Jun aka Pekto; June 28th, 2008 at 06:35 AM.
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June 28th, 2008 06:57 AM #33
Good question bro.. As for me, it will not make any difference for GMA to go home...
The more than 50 government people plus their sabits should go home... They're spending tax money on their trip to the US while the rest of our country suffer....
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Or none of the above? We've had Ferraris and Lambos burn in SLEX and NLEX in the Philippines...
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