AC,

What, in your opinion, is “not true” :-

You probably have not read a book?
You have no interest in Australia, society or anything else?
You trawl for the most obscure, nutty ideas online? .. and/or…
You use this site as a pissing contest?

That's what I said AFTER your uninformed response to my original post.

Did you not understand that my post was a review/summary of an article/commentary by Major General Mick Ryan.

Here's a clue: I quoted him in the first line!

Another tip: reviewing the work of others - an expert on this case - has nothing to do with “(my) arguments". I'm not arguing anything.

“Declaring” war went out with button up boots. Australia would never “declare” war on China. Australia is not able to make war on Lilliput. Neither would China extend the courtesy to Australia. They would just start firing missiles. No Queensbury Rules for the Commos.

And how long would we “last in days”? One or two, probably; and what? You think that has something to do with the possibility of not being attacked by China. Our lack of preparation is what is making it easier for China, which is not going to say, “Oh, we shouldn't be bullies and attack poor little Australia because it can't defend itself”.

I haven't got a clue how your fourth paragraph fits into what happens here.

Finally, of course we would bloody well lose! That's the point! That's what people who know what they are talking about are trying to get through the thick skulls of Australian politicians who have shamefully trashed our ability to defend Australia.

The only country we go to war with is America! Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Afghanistan War and Iraq War. If these sabre rattling clowns want a war, the great warmongering nation America will happy oblige. To keep America gorging itself on the rest of the world, it needs WAR!

As for Australia not knowing war with Japan wasn't a real possibility during the 1930's, Japan had invaded Manchuria in 1931, and China proper in 1937, resulting in the deaths of millions.

Xi Jinping has intensified calls for the Chinese military to 'prepare for war'. He plays war games around Taiwan. War between China and India is considered likely. They have been sparring across the border for years. The goons in Canberra think that it will all pass them by. Half-witted online know-nothings can't tell the difference between offence and defence. It can't end well - unless Australia is strong enough to deter any moves against us. That is not the case now, and it doesn't look like happening. 'If you want peace, prepare for war' is one of the old axioms sneered at these days, by the the usual naive suspects living in la la land. Eighty years without a major war is an anomaly. All this waffle about the 'world changing' for the better is shite. The world has never been more dangerous than it is in the 21st. Century. It's only a matter of time before the balloon goes up.

Its not true that I don't care about this country.

"Did you not understand that my post was a review/summary of an article/commentary by Major General Mick Ryan."

Did you not know I'm subscribed to his substack Futura Doctrina?
https://mickryan.substack.com/

"And how long would we 'last in days'? One or two, probably; and what? You think that has something to do with the possibility of not being attacked by China."

Oh come on, Australias a big country.
We'd get smacked across the face by China and head straight to the negotiating table, and if we didn't and allied powers convinced us to fight and the war continued - then maybe we might last 4 to 6 weeks with pockets of Aussie resistance that would fight to their end.

But Pauls right about the U.S.
We wouldn't end up in a war without or because of them, and they can't defend us.

And if you don't know what this means:
'The West doesn't even have the supply chains for rare earth metals or the production capacity to build the weapons needed in the event of a full scale war.'
- Then you obviously need to.

My point is that the U.S. cannot defend it's US dollar-cenric / SWIFT / sanctions / neoconservative model empire any longer and the empire is no longer expanding but contracting, and it's being challenged, and it's not in a position to win anything, economically or militarily.

Funny thing happened in Iran, America stated it's objective was regime change, all Iran had to do was survive.
When the U.S. failed in regime change, everything they now do results in them becoming weaker, militarily and economically.

The U.S. is being booted out of M/E
Didn't you see cluster munitions missiles raining down on U.S. bases in Jordon yesterday, the U.S. wasted about 50+ patriot interceptors.

'obliterated'?
Obviously Trumps lying again.
See, weaker.

It was Phase 24 of Operation Saeqeh.
Iran's following a well refined plan, when the U.S. does things, they respond with stronger actions, and they've stated they will not work with the Trump Administration.

Why would I know - or care - what you are subscribed to? Whatever you delve into, it hasn't helped you to understand what a review is, and why it is pointless to argue with me, a mere reporter, instead of dealing with what is reported.

I'm having trouble interpreting your shouting. Do you drink alcohol or take other substances to work yourself up?

Everything you say suggests, to me at least, that you believe anyone who is concerned by Australia's lack of defence wants a war with China, when anyone with modicum of common sense would know that is absolute nonsense. China is the aggressor, not Australia or any part of the West, including America. It's China that wants to change the status quo. China's leader really believes China and Communism is better than democracy, and it should rule in the region, then in the world. So do Islamists, but that's another story.

“My point is that the U.S. cannot defend it's US dollar-cenric / SWIFT / sanctions / neoconservative model empire any longer and the empire is no longer expanding but contracting, and it's being challenged, and it's not in a position to win anything, economically or militarily”.

Where did that crap come from, and how is it relevant?

Funny things in Iran. Missiles in Jordan. Trumps (sic) lying again. Phase 24 of Operation Saeqeh …

You have really gone off the reservation - again.

If you have substance abuse problems, there is help to be had.

Hi AC,

Well said, the forums warmongering tosser recently had a go at another poster Nathan J for not having his own opinion when starting a topic.
The fool posted this tripe;

"What do you think Nathan? You always ask questions. Never make a statement. Don't have a mind of your own? Too timid to express an opinion? Of course, you don't have to answer. Nor do people have to answer your insipid questions. Man up. Have your own opinions"

HE DOES EXACTLY THE SAME! "Did you not understand that my (ttbn) post was a review/summary of an article/commentary by Major General Mick Ryan." MAN UP HAVE YOUR OWN OPINIONS.