[Mariner]

I guarantee the Chinese will not fire on a US Capital Ship in known international waters.

You can take that to the bank.

[blam]

U.S. Surveillance Plane Lands In China After Collision With (Chinese) Fighter

"He said a Chinese F-8 fighter sent to intercept the aircraft had bumped the U.S. plane in the process. The collision appeared accidental, he said. "

"The plane was based out of Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. Ford said it was over international waters when the incident occurred about 9:15 a.m. Sunday (8:15 p.m. EST Saturday)."

[UCANSEE2]

I guarantee the Chinese will not fire on a US Capital Ship in known international waters.

Granted. But then, the Chinese are not threatening to fire on a US Capital Ship in known international waters, they are threatening to fire on a US Capital Ship in CONTESTED waters.

[Steve Van Doorn]

"I guarantee the Chinese will not fire on a US Capital Ship in known international waters. You can take that to the bank. "

I agree with you. My question is the reverse true with Hussein in office? We do know for a fact he is supporting al-Nusra Front which is Al-Quada. Two birds with one stone?