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04-06-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TalnSG View Post
Given that, then why is that the GDP is always the compared data when the press and netizens claim that China is outpacing the rest of the world's economies? We have to use it if we are going to comment on those stories.
It's not relevant within the context of Ryozorian's main thrust. He apparently thinks the US has the resources and ability to colonize Asia and Europe lol.

He thinks that the US debt is no big deal and thinks that because the debt equals the GDP then there is nothing wrong.

It's relevant given the context you provide of course.

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Yes, the US lost. We withdrew not only because the American public was fed up with the expense in lives, materials and money, but because Westmoreland and McNamara finally admitted they could not win against a Chinese-backed North Vietnam. If it were not for them, it would not have dragged on so long.
Well yeah.. I'm aware of that.

You think if anyone else was in charge, the US would've won?

(Or are you just backing me up? In which case.. never mind)

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