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To: greenspirit who wrote (121004)	12/5/2003 4:27:17 PM
From: Dennis O'Bell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

One day China will mature enough to throw the communist dictators out of power and hold free elections. This is one thing that will probably happen by evolution rather than revolution at this point. You have to admit, they've climbed out of the hole dug by Chairman Mao amazingly well. The death toll left by that idiot is stupefying. On militarily invading Taiwan, they won't do it above all if it were to destroy the economy on the island. I just don't think that kind of thing is remotely in the cards. The economics of the situation are why North Korea is not being dealt with decisively - the cost will exceed the German reunification, both to South Korea but also to some extent China due to the flux of refugees. And NK is a nice way of needling the USA. Muslim terrorism is the major near term problem the West needs to contain and deal with.

To: greenspirit who wrote (121004)	12/5/2003 9:17:23 PM
From: mightylakers	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

Taiwan will be annexing China, not the other way around. Say what? A big portion of TW's economy is heavily rely on China today. CSB and his cohort saw that as a clear threat to his TW indep pipe dream. Their time is running out and that's why they are gambling.

To: greenspirit who wrote (121004)	12/6/2003 9:52:57 AM
From: 2MAR$	Respond to of 281500

One day China will mature enough to throw the communist dictators out of power and hold free elections. I expect it to see it happen within the next decade. When it happens, Taiwan will be annexing China, not the other way around. 10 years would be fine . One generation , two at the most. regards

To: greenspirit who wrote (121004)	12/6/2003 7:18:04 PM
From: Sam	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

One day China will mature enough to throw the communist dictators out of power and hold free elections. I expect it to see it happen within the next decade. When it happens, Taiwan will be annexing China, not the other way around. So, Michael, do you think Singapore's citizens should "throw the ... dictator out of power and hold free elections." That is, President Lee, who has been ruling for 45 or so years with pretty much of an iron hand? Or is your idea about throwing "dictators" out restricted to China? Or perhaps to "Communist" countries?