I grew up (and served) during the Cold War, like many of us. Am I wrong to be ecstatic that Trump is already tweaking China's nose?

SN Greg Wright — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:06:21 -0500

I have spent years -- and not just the last 8, neither Bush nor Clinton stood up much to foreign regimes -- wishing the government would stop pandering to hostile governments. Now, Trump is already showing signs of exactly that. That phone call to the Taiwanese President most surely enraged Beijing. Is this a good or bad thing in your view, RP'rs?

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Dec 3 at 2016 12:07 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:07:41 -0500

My advice is to be careful how you tickle the Dragon.

Response by SFC George Smith made Dec 3 at 2016 12:12 AM

SFC George Smith — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:12:57 -0500

this is the first tim a Non Political person has stood up to foreign governments and the media

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2016 12:49 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 00:49:43 -0500

We will see.... when playing the long game one should be will to take a short term loss

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 3 at 2016 2:02 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 02:02:33 -0500

It's a complicated world, no telling if there will be any impact... much less if that impact will be good or bad. I wouldn't worry too much about the current "pre season games", the important stuff will be happening after he's inaugurated.

Response by SSG Warren Swan made Dec 3 at 2016 2:56 AM

SSG Warren Swan — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 02:56:19 -0500

It doesn't make much difference man. Between the two, quite a but of our technology is built there, and Trump can very well go over there rattle some feathers, think he did something, and the highlight of his day is to tweet "she called me". This isn't high school bruh. Note you "nemesis" didn't call you but sent a wire telegram to you. If the Philippines weren't sitting with their heads up their asses this would be a priority and not a passing thought in the night. http://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/1839973/beijing-anger-philippines-repairs-rusty-ww2-ship-serving

Beijing anger as Philippines repairs rusty wartime ship serving as South China Sea outpost

The Philippines said on Wednesday it was repairing a crumbling ship serving as its lonely outpost in the disputed South China Sea as China deploys more vessels and builds new islands nearby....

Response by PO1 Tony Holland made Dec 3 at 2016 3:02 AM

PO1 Tony Holland — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 03:02:26 -0500

Would be better to wait until he is sworn in before attempting to execute foreign policy. Not that I disagree with his position, China is out of line on this issue.

Response by PO2 Marty Sharpe made Dec 3 at 2016 8:27 AM

PO2 Marty Sharpe — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 08:27:32 -0500

Not in my opinion.

Response by MSG William Wold made Dec 3 at 2016 7:25 PM

MSG William Wold — Sat, 03 Dec 2016 19:25:11 -0500

I was under the understanding that The Taiwanese President initiated the call, not Trump. Could the call have gone, Congratulations Mr Trump, while I have you on the phone, would you consider taking steps to get this China monkey off my back? He could have said, certainly I will look into it. Or been like President Skroob, in Spaceballs, Never call me on this wall! it's unlisted..