And now Taiwan...

"Ever since I was a kid and finally learned how to handle bullies, I have had no time for them. I especially have no time for bloodthirsty bullies like Putin and Xi. Both of them need to be kicked to the curb."

The other day on the news, I heard something very unsettling. It was an air raid siren going off. The "tease" was the commentator said this was going off over a major city. But it was not an American nor NATO city (thank God) - it was Taipei. Why? Because the good folks in Taiwan firmly believe the big meanies from Red China are going to invade them. "Annex" them, just like Russia is trying to "annex" Ukraine.

Taiwan. The last island of hope for a normal China. The PRC next door however, don't see it that way. They look at Taiwan as the misbehaving child who moved out without permission. This island nation, with a land mass of about three times what Hawaii is, has many mountains and rivers. It is home to over 23 million people. It is also home to the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which makes over 92% of some of the world's most sophisticated computer chips. 

Now I am going to say something many people who know me will find hard to believe. I support our current Speaker of the House - Ms. Nancy. Not on much, but I do on her visiting our ally in the western Pacific, Taiwan. The PRC however, are madder than wet hens, at even the idea that Pelosi may visit. Biden does not like it, nor does his SecDef. Why not? Good question. Maybe China appeasement has become way too familiar with some in our government.

Mainland China has a rich history. That is, until 1949, when Mao took over. Now with Xi, this "bully" thing continues in China. I don't trust them. I did not trust them when I served in Okinawa. Let's just say I had the chance to peek under their tent.

I think Red China will make a play for Taiwan. And when they do, it will be a bloody affair. Maybe as bloody as Ukraine. Will we be involved, either as a proxy or direct participant? Absolutely. That is, unless our government gets "round heels" again.

I am sick and tired of these two jackasses, Russia and China, threatening us. Time to turn the table. WE need to tell both of them, that annexation of other countries WILL NOT STAND! I know, I know - that is the job of the UN (or, supposed to be).

Ms. Nancy NEEDS to make this trip. As a representative of the United States, she needs to tell the free people of Taiwan that they will remain free. We will NOT allow the PRC to subjugate or conquer them. Biden needs to tell that to Xi on his phone call today also.

Ever since I was a kid and finally learned how to handle bullies, I have had no time for them. I especially have no time for bloodthirsty bullies like Putin and Xi. Both of them need to be kicked to the curb.

Ukraine, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and any other country on this great planet deserve to live as free people. Period. End of story.