Comment by jacquesm

6 days ago

> Your comment is not factually correct irrespective of rights and wrongs or wishes of the people in Taiwan.

Unless you are one of those I don't think you get to speak for them.

When did I speak for them or anyone?

No need to discuss further if that's going to turn into this. People really need to take a step back and a deep breath when discussing world issues.

I am not even Chinese or Asian if that is your suggestion (a little in the gutter, by the way). I don't have skin in the game and am just looking at history in the most factual way I can.

  • > No need to discuss further if that's going to turn into this.

    Into what? A discussion where one party berates another for not appreciating the 'wishes of the people in Taiwan'?

    You can't credibly make that claim without being transparent about your own nationality.

    • He said he was looking at history and present reality in the most factual way. Perhaps for you, your identity shapes your viewpoint more than the facts do. Why don't you provide your arguments instead of questioning his nationality?

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