On September 1st, 1939 Germany, the Soviet Union and Slovakia invaded Poland forcing the hands of western states that had previously sought to appease the eastern aggressors. Poland received very little help from the western states and was subsequently divided among the victors. We all know the rest of the story…
Recently China announced their displeasure with the Dalai Lama’s visit to Taiwan. They have accused him of politicizing his humanitarian visit. Remember that China is responsible for the disappearance and/or deaths of 1.2 million Tibetan people since the 1951 occupation by Mao’s China.
“We are not seeking separation for Taiwan, but the fate of Taiwan depends on the more than 20 million people. You are enjoying democracy and that you must preserve,” he said. “I myself am totally dedicated to the promotion of democracy.” (Dalai Lama, 31 August 2009).
China has repeatedly stated a desire to fully incorporate Taiwan and Tibet into the nation-state of People’s Republic of China. Similarly, the USSR and Nazi Germany had aspirations of regaining land they believed was rightfully theirs. The PRC is not a democracy; it is a one-party government that cares little about their people.
These issues need to be addressed. I do like buying cheap crap from Wal-Mart, but China is more then just a nuisance; it is a real threat to the United States and its allies. Trying to appease Nazi Germany did not work then and trying to appease Communist China with free trade and diplomacy will not work now!
“No man can tame a tiger into a kitten by stroking it. There can be no appeasement with ruthlessness. There can be no reasoning with an incendiary bomb.” (Franklin D Roosevelt)
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