06-16-2005, 01:05 PM
whyBish,Jun 15 2005, 10:57 PM Wrote:When all I have is a hammer, everything is a war?
I know you stuck war in quotes, but I'm not sure why. Economics is about competitive forces, but due to comparative advantage both sides can end up better off. Military war is a negative sum game.
America gains by China becoming economically stronger.
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The standard model of elements of national power: economic, military, informational, diplomatic, population/demographic. (Often included in military, I prefer to split it.) Conflict between nations can be armed or unarmed. Suasion can take armed or unarmed forms. So, the "war" in quotes more properly termed conflict. Competition? Nonsense. It's jungle rules in real international politics, though certain forms and conventions are adhered to by many, though NOT ALL players. And there is no referee. Or hadn't you noticed?
The hammer nail analogy is a load of crap, bishie, and is neither mine nor one I care for. Try a better metaphor, a better sound byte. I've been on a "China is a strategic rival and not some large third world nation" jag since about 1991.
Occhi
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In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete