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SHOULD US FORCES DEPART SOUTH KOREA?

2017-04-30

I am a Canadian, an ally of the USA, a liberal supporter of a progressive capitalism, and proud of our "Western traditions". I feel badly about the mistakes the West made in colonialism; but I'm not "overwhelmed by guilt" because other cultures have done just as terrible things. This current Korea problem disturbs me because it could cause the deaths of millions. However, in it, I see an opportunity for "the West" to build a much better relationship with China.Basically, a look at the map shows me that the Korean Peninsula is the "front porch" of China. It blocks access from the Yellow Sea to the Pacific Ocean. China is already the second "world power". The United States would never tolerate Chinese forces in Mexico. Why should China have to put-up with US forces in Korea?My proposal is that the US forces guarding the DMZ should be replaced by Chinese forces. It is actually a UN force, and China is now a UN member. I do not think the Kim regime would be so foolish as to attack Chinese forces. The Koreans need to accept that they are under the influence primarily of China - not the USA. Together, the Koreans and the Chinese can work-out a way to make Korea a happy place in which to live. I don't think they need any "Western outsiders"! What do you think?

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UNITED STATES ELECTION Nov 8, 2016.

2016-07-24

ON TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2016 THE AMERICANS will elect a President, all members of the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 1/3 of the SENATORS and many state GOVERNORS. ALL COMMENTS ARE INVITED.

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SERIOUS AND POLITE POLITICAL DISCUSSIONS

2014-12-01

I enjoy political discussion that is civil and serious where the aim is not simply to promote one point of view. Though I do trade personal barbs sometimes, what I really want to promote is an exchange of opinion in which there is a real effort to seek workable compromises between diverse viewpoints. Two attempts by me to achieve this failed. There seemed to be a lack of interest. Could the Moderators advise me on what they think would be an acceptable format with guidelines about the suggested rules of behavior? And could some of the more politically-oriented members make their own recommendations? I would promise to avoid all personal insults. This blog would be open to ALL ideological views from left to right. The underlying philosophy would be the desirability of seeking compromise and understanding for the future betterment of humanity.

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