Us, China Send Warships To Spratlys

[Genius]

$100 is all you needed to make $60 000 000. OK, you convinced me, where do I send the $100 to?

[Dave Hounddriver]

I believe the Philippines still just don't get it. They are supposed to settle the issue of ownership BEFORE they start drilling for oil. Here's more: Defense chief belittles China protest of Philippine oil exploration invitationsDefense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin on Thursday dismissed China’s protestations over the Philippine government’s invitation to major foreign oil companies to invest in fuel exploration near Palawan in the West Philippine Sea, saying the offshore areas were well within the country’s territory.In an interview at Camp Aguinaldo, Gazmin also said he saw no reason for fresh tensions to build up over the disputed waters.“I don’t think so. I don’t think so,” Gazmin said in answer to a question whether the Philippine move might strain relations with China.“Now, if they get angry, we cannot control their emotions. But then, we still stick to the fact that these [areas] are within our territory. It is ours. Like our President said, ‘what is ours is ours.’ That’s very definite,” he told reporters.

[Dave Hounddriver]

I believe the Philippines still just don't get it.

Ahhhh, Now I see. The US is actually baiting the hook. A short while after the press release to say that Philippines don't care what China thinks, there is this announcement: US to boost PH defenses with P6-B aidThe United States will provide the Philippines at least $144.66 million (about P6.19 billion) in defense-related assistance this year, according to Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario.Speaking before the Manila Overseas Press Club at a Makati City hotel, Del Rosario noted on Wednesday night that the new US aid would be “an increase of $21.38 million (about P915.06 million) from the previous year’s appropriation.”The funding, he emphasized, would help the country “improve our national defense by building a minimum defense posture to protect our national sovereignty.”Citing the country’s lack of resources, Del Rosario said “it behooves us to proactively seek the assistance and cooperation of our various international partners to achieve this minimum credible posture, which is a fundamental attribute of any sovereign country.”(my comment): The countries lack of resources???? I just posted a news clipping the other day that said the Philippines had HUGE mineral resources. Edited March 2, 2012 by Dave Hounddriver

[i am bob]

(my comment): The countries lack of resources???? I just posted a news clipping the other day that said the Philippines had HUGE mineral resources.

Do you actually think a politician would read the newspaper? :dance: