TheTallGuy
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I have a similar feeling that this is not going to go well, but for slightly different reasons.
- Modi is in increasing trouble, as popular opinion is beginning to turn against him, very, very slowly, but there is a difference.
- The Covid-19 situation is spiralling out of control; the infections are rising, and the hospitals are bursting. Lock-downs mean no economic or commercial activity, meaning no taxes, meaning no government revenues.
- Xi is in increasing trouble, most of all with internal dissatisfaction, especially with the ham-handed dealing with the Covid-19 situation, including the repression of the views of the doctor who first raised the alarm; with the trouble with Taiwan, that nobody takes as a serious first priority; with the trouble with Hong Kong, and the British criticism of the actions proposed to be taken; with the ongoing war of words, very bitter exchanges, with Australia; with the increasing resistance from the countries surrounding the South China Sea; with the bad odour from the exorbitant terms of their 'aid' deals, that generally end up with the Chinese owning the property that they apparently funded and engineered; with the continuing threat from the US Navy.
- They both need diversions. This has considerably diverted public attention from the really grim Covid situation in India.
- They will probably give their respective military free hands to move forward. A military leadership given a free hand immediately begins to use its feet - to run forward at a fast pace towards danger.
- Both sides have geared up. This level of massing of troops is a spreading pool of gasoline. One match struck may lead to a conflagration.
- The details are not the critical clues. The movement forward of the 4 Mechanised Infantry Division is a confirmation of doctrine being used in practical ways. The PLA GF have planned years ago to retain troops at central locations, and to get them to the point of friction within defined limits. They have practised and practised and practised the movement of troops according to these definitions, and are good at meeting these logistics targets. That also is used to withdraw troops and return to their home bases. The point is that there are large numbers of troops facing each other and the slightest spark of tension could provoke a gigantic forest fire.
- Therefore I think that the danger lies in the mental state of the two leaders; if they, either of them, is not inclined to back down, then there will be trouble. The 4 Division being there is a symptom only. we have to watch and see if the condition worsens.
Then this Guy comes up and Rants winning a War! some body get a supari out for this animal!
India will win both the battles, Covid-19 and the one against China: Amit Shah
In an interview to ANI, Home Minister Amit Shah accused opposition of peddling anti-India narrative with regard to China and said Covid situation in Delhi is under control.