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Yet, EX TURPI, these things are done as a matter of international
courtesy, warships or no, and they're done on a daily basis around the world. Not allowing those minesweepers safe harbor during a storm is a huge diplomatic slap in the face. My problem with the situation is the milquetoast way in which the U.S. Navy handled it.
posted by
saul_relative
on December 10, 2007 at 7:51 AM
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It maybe that China was not too sure the request did not have other motives. Our credibility all over the world is suspect. China is probably saying they are not going to let us in cause they are not sure. These are minesweepers, for God's sake.
posted by
EX_TURPI
on December 10, 2007 at 6:00 AM
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Sadly, though, Chyrlann, this comment shows the glaring impotence of
our military and government. Safe haven is a time-honored tradition, but when it isn't offered or it is denied, what does it say about the government of the ships denied access when all they do is publicly decry the action. What they should have done is kicked several Chineses ships out of San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle (and possibly a few others), then we'd see if they felt more inclined to apologize and/or allow safe harbor in the future. I love Buffett, but this was a poor performance by our navy (on top of a disgusting performance by China)...
posted by
saul_relative
on December 8, 2007 at 9:13 AM
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Hey, I understood this one. I like Jimmy Buffet and those political guys
could certainly learn ethics, and a little love and understanding from almost any musicians.
posted by
roadscross
on December 8, 2007 at 12:16 AM
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Probably not, sam. We live in a world of insecurity and vested interests;
but then, we always have...
posted by
saul_relative
on November 30, 2007 at 6:57 AM
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I'm beginning to wonder if there is a safe harbor anymore!!!!!!SAm
posted by
sam444
on November 29, 2007 at 11:16 PM
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Thanks, afzal...
posted by
saul_relative
on November 29, 2007 at 8:07 PM
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posted by
afzal50
on November 29, 2007 at 5:01 PM
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