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Re: AUKUS
Reply #30 - Mar 25^th, 2024 at 3:53pm

Brian Ross wrote on Mar 24^th, 2024 at 12:55pm:

Defence Minister Richard Marles confident Kevin Rudd can deliver AUKUS under Trump presidency, despite 'nasty' remarks Cool

No he can't. Trump is a vindictive bastard and Rudd's ill thought out remarks when Trump was running previously and none of the 'progressives' thought he had a chance, have come back to bite him. He needs to be replaced with someone who can work with Trump, if it comes to that, getting what we want while stroking his ego.

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Re: AUKUS
Reply #31 - Mar 25^th, 2024 at 5:50pm

Belgarion wrote on Mar 25^th, 2024 at 3:53pm:

Brian Ross wrote on Mar 24^th, 2024 at 12:55pm:

Defence Minister Richard Marles confident Kevin Rudd can deliver AUKUS under Trump presidency, despite 'nasty' remarks Cool

No he can't. Trump is a vindictive bastard and Rudd's ill thought out remarks when Trump was running previously and none of the 'progressives' thought he had a chance, have come back to bite him. He needs to be replaced with someone who can work with Trump, if it comes to that, getting what we want while stroking his ego.

Trump may have to pull his head in. Australia employs and controls Rudd, not el Presidente, despite what Trump may believe. He can declare Rudd persona non grata but he cannot physically sack him. If Rudd apologises, Trump will need to be satisfied with that. If he makes life difficult, we can make his life just as difficult if we wish. Our alliance is greater than the ego of one man. Roll Eyes

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Brian Ross Moderator Online Representative of me Posts: 44330	Re: AUKUS Reply #33 - Apr 4^th, 2024 at 3:48pm Australia's AUKUS submarines could be used to fight China in war over Taiwan, US official says
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Brian Ross Moderator Online Representative of me Posts: 44330	Re: AUKUS Reply #34 - Apr 8^th, 2024 at 5:35pm Japan to take part in AUKUS 'Pillar 2', America's ambassador to Japan tells Wall Street Journal
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Re: AUKUS
Reply #36 - Apr 8^th, 2024 at 7:34pm

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 4^th, 2024 at 3:48pm:

Australia's AUKUS submarines could be used to fight China in war over Taiwan, US official says Shocked

No kidding! Shocked

Well aren't these journos on the ball! The PRC threat is the reason for the formation of AUKUS in the first place, and the inclusion of Japan would be a welcome addition. New Zealand on the other hand, we can well do without.

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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5682 Gender:	Re: AUKUS Reply #37 - Apr 8^th, 2024 at 7:46pm Brian Ross wrote on Apr 8^th, 2024 at 5:37pm: New Zealand’s AUKUS Capabilities I think the caption of the photo accompanying the article tells us all we need to know about the subject matter knowledge of the authors.
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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5682 Gender:	Re: AUKUS Reply #39 - Apr 10^th, 2024 at 9:49am Brian Ross wrote on Apr 9^th, 2024 at 11:29pm: Japan to be considered for membership in AUKUS military technology pact An excellent idea. Japan can being a lot of useful stuff to the party. I believe Canada is also making noises about joining as a tier II member.
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Re: AUKUS
Reply #40 - Apr 10^th, 2024 at 1:39pm

Belgarion wrote on Apr 10^th, 2024 at 9:49am:

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 9^th, 2024 at 11:29pm:

Japan to be considered for membership in AUKUS military technology pact Cool

An excellent idea. Japan can being a lot of useful stuff to the party. I believe Canada is also making noises about joining as a tier II member.

Thing is, Japan, just like New Zealand has anti-nuclear clauses in it's constitution and legislation. So what makes Japan more suitable than New Zealand for membership? Roll Eyes

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Re: AUKUS
Reply #41 - Apr 10^th, 2024 at 4:17pm

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 10^th, 2024 at 1:39pm:

Belgarion wrote on Apr 10^th, 2024 at 9:49am:

Brian Ross wrote on Apr 9^th, 2024 at 11:29pm:

Japan to be considered for membership in AUKUS military technology pact Cool

An excellent idea. Japan can being a lot of useful stuff to the party. I believe Canada is also making noises about joining as a tier II member.

Thing is, Japan, just like New Zealand has anti-nuclear clauses in it's constitution and legislation. So what makes Japan more suitable than New Zealand for membership? Roll Eyes

Japan has bans on nuclear weapons, however it can bring other technology to the table. New Zealand would bring nothing except an expectation of hand outs and a too close relationship with the PRC.

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Belgarion Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 5682 Gender:	Re: AUKUS Reply #43 - Apr 11^th, 2024 at 3:21pm Brian Ross wrote on Apr 11^th, 2024 at 3:17pm: AUKUS Program Marks ‘Greatest Industrial Undertaking’ for Australia Indeed. In spite of all the politics and naysaying, the project is moving quietly along.
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