America Under Attack!

a hypothetical scenario

Published on December 13, 2004 By Phoenixboi In Current Events

Here is a hypothetical scenario for you..

Most of the US military force is stationed overseas.

They are tired. Overstretched to the limits.

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China makes its intentions known to attack Taiwan.

Russia builds its troops to the borders of Afghanistan.

The United States is in a frenzy trying to calm the situation around the world, but is unaware that China and Russias intentions is to attack the United States.

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Already China has been trying to influence the USA's economy. People seem unaware and not too concerned. :

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What do you think would happen?

Comments

Dr Guy

on Dec 13, 2004

Sounds like a scenerio from the movie War Games.

InfoGeek

on Dec 13, 2004

"Would you like to play a game?"

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Danny Bassette

on Dec 13, 2004

I've actually read some stories that were based off this theory. They tended to go with the us losing alaska, most of canada (i know it's not part of the us but it still got conquered), and the west coast. Then there was long (10+ years) fighting where the us retakes it's west coast.
Personally, I think that someone would start launching nukes around and we'ld all die

Nitro Cruiser

on Dec 13, 2004

Not really worried about the Russians, their military is still in a shambles. They have their own problems with Chechnya and the struggle to get their economy right. While it might seem like a good time for China to make a move on Taiwan, it's not really. First our troops might be stretched thin but the Navy and Air force are not. To invade Taiwan, China would have to control the Straits of Formosa, both on the sea and in the air. Secondly, China has changed economically; it would be foolish to enrage the free world and all the associated trade. That would leave them North Korea as a trading partner. So I don't believe your scenario is entirely plausible. I do think the Chinese could saber rattle a bit to quell some of the independence chatter coming from Taiwan. Wars use to be good for an economy, but I don't think that is true today. They are to short in duration or too small to put a nation on war-time production (which could potentially boost an economy). Military hardware is so expensive now, it would never match the benefits (and with globalization you don't keep what you kill anymore). On the other hand if a war gets too big and lasts too long the danger of nuclear release is higher.

Phoenixboi

on Dec 16, 2004

Im gonna make a prediction.

Next year China causes a little stir in the world economy. Then makes a little pounce in power. Russia tries to revert to it's old ways in government and this is blamed on the terrorists.

Phoenixboi

on Dec 27, 2004

Is anyone taking notice??

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Phoenixboi

on Dec 27, 2004

And this as well...

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Is China on the verge of an attack??

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