The Thailand expat forum for Travel, Lifestyle and Fun.

Muadib · 05-11-2009, 09:57 AM

^^ Ah matey, tis a manly ship with a manly crew... Argh...

mordred · 05-11-2009, 11:46 AM

I think it best that the U.S. not get involved in policing the area. Let the rest of the international community take care of their own ships or get them involved in patrolling those waters. Why should the we put up all the resources and have the rest of the world benefit from more secure shipping lanes? They will just question our motivation and find a reason to bitch about it in the future.

Dug · 05-11-2009, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mordred

I think it best that the U.S. not get involved in policing the area. Let the rest of the international community take care of their own ships or get them involved in patrolling those waters. Why should the we put up all the resources and have the rest of the world benefit from more secure shipping lanes? They will just question our motivation and find a reason to bitch about it in the future.

It's an international effort mate not just the Americans. Are you under the illusion that it's just the Americans out there protecting everyone else?
I can say for sure the British, French and Chinese.

Panda · 05-11-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dug

Quote:

Originally Posted by mordred

I think it best that the U.S. not get involved in policing the area. Let the rest of the international community take care of their own ships or get them involved in patrolling those waters. Why should the we put up all the resources and have the rest of the world benefit from more secure shipping lanes? They will just question our motivation and find a reason to bitch about it in the future.

It's an international effort mate not just the Americans. Are you under the illusion that it's just the Americans out there protecting everyone else?
I can say for sure the British, French and Chinese.

They are not doing a very good job of it so far though.

05-11-2009, 11:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
mordred Ranong Last Online: Today 08:07 AM Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: United States Posts: 361	I think it best that the U.S. not get involved in policing the area. Let the rest of the international community take care of their own ships or get them involved in patrolling those waters. Why should the we put up all the resources and have the rest of the world benefit from more secure shipping lanes? They will just question our motivation and find a reason to bitch about it in the future. __________________ "he who thinks he knows, does not know; he who thinks he does not know, knows." Lao Tzu

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-11-2009, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Muadib We have worm sign... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HELL Posts: 3,047	^^ Ah matey, tis a manly ship with a manly crew... Argh...

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)