Any takers?
Posted on 06/01/2015 5:09:08 PM PDT by Mariner
Washington (AFP) - US President Barack Obama on Monday weighed in on territorial disputes in the South China Sea, urging regional powers, particularly China, to respect the law and stop "throwing elbows."
As several Asian regional powers face off over maritime borders, Obama warned about disregard for existing laws and a move away from established ways of resolving disputes.
"If you start losing that approach, and suddenly conflicts arise and claims are made based on how big the country is or how powerful its navy is instead of based on law, then I think Asia will be less prosperous and the Pacific region will be less prosperous," he said.
The United States does not hold any territorial claims in the South China Sea, Obama added. But as a "Pacific power" Washington has vocally called on China and other nations to end reclamation.
His administration has vowed to continue sending military aircraft and ships to the tense region to protect navigation rights.
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Problem is, the folks he was saying it to were laughing in his face.
In the olden days when I sailed with Pac Fleet, we'd hold missile firing exercises over their heads and bombing exercises on any piece of dirt they'd care to let see the sun.
And, they'd damn well take it.
The USN is still that good, still that dominant...but CinC is a pussy.
Does this jerk only speak basketball in his analogies? Throwing elbows, JV team seriously?
We not tro elbros, what he mean?
Mega Bump! Both allies and adversaries know it.
OOOPS! I hope I haven't given away a state secret.
Has he drawn a line on the ocean yet?
Who is Obama’s audience? His comments make no sense when considered that way.
RR, George Shultz, Hell even Clinton would be disciplined enough to direct his comments, his tone and his message to his adversary.
Obama is talking to who?
Barry’s got the basketball jones.
Hey Barack!
That’s what happens when you telegraph your WIMP FACTOR.
“Has he drawn a line on the ocean yet?”
No, but he said today that after he took office, he “Restored America’s Place of respect in the World!.”
I damn near lost my dinner when he said that.
Speaking of the law Mr. President............
I’m sorry you have to see this so called CIC dismantling all your work and service.
The Chinese had better be careful around Obama.
He doesn’t mess around.
If they upset him he will definitely UNFRIEND them on Facebook.
Obama is woofing to his base. He’s saying, “This is no big deal, I’ve got it.”
He could get us in a lot of trouble. I hope the world is patient with us while O & Co. are piloting the Ship of State.
just shows he thinks of it as a game
frickin man child
He has the mind of a teenager. A dull-witted teenager.
Pei-Ping.
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