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For those smart/alert enough to be keeping score:(In order of events) 1. Covid crisis (originates in China, cripples US economy and has ongoing devastating social and political ramifications)2. Biden family compromised by proven ties to Chinese money and influence. 3. Afghanistan embarrassing surrender fiasco degrades the world’s assessment of US armed forces and erodes US allies trust. (China and Russia fill void and have significantly strengthened their positions and influence in the area after US withdrawal)4. General Milley makes calls to top Chinese General assuring him US is not planning to attack, and promises to call ahead and warn them if that changes 5. China makes preparations for invading Taiwan. (US is obligated by treaty to protect and defend)“In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.”~ Franklin D. Roosevelt 32nd U.S. PresidentWeaken your adversary in advance, gain influence/control with the top political and military officials of your adversary, capitalize on the opportunities afforded you by the the missteps of your adversary to increase your own power, influence, and strategic position, take Poland, Er.. Taiwan by overwhelming force further increasing your economic power, world’s impression of your military power, and providing you with a critical strategic position with regards to sea lanes (look at the map.) IF your already weakened adversary attempts to intervene, they will not have the previous support of their allies or citizens, AND will have to fight a long distance engagement where you have “home field advantage” as well as the strategic position advantage (own both sides of the strait).🤔 Hmmmm… I couldn’t have planned it any better if I tried. Weak leadership leads to war, death, and poverty.