Jamie098 such a black and white view of the world, it's either we spend spend spend or the Chinese will take over.
did you consider there are a range of other defence force structures that would provide the deterrence and security you crave from your imagined enemies. Obviously not.
it seems you and @grindstonecowboy have fully internalized the tsunami of Sinophobia and propaganda you've been subject to.
your responses aren't rational.
China, our number one trading partner that has underpinned Australia's prosperitythis century, has never threatened Australia.. your fear of China is imaginary.
the AUKUS subs are attack subs. Who will they attack? Attacking China would be about as stupid as anyone could get.
