The use of the imperative

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The use of the imperative

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China must stop land reclamation in disputed waters in the South China Sea, US President Barack Obama has said.

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I note the use of the word "must".

Hah. You and whose army, big boy.

It's scarcely the language of diplomacy and it's a hostage to fortune, since the Chinese are so obviously not going to comply.
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spot;1489785 wrote: China must stop land reclamation in disputed waters in the South China Sea, US President Barack Obama has said.

BBC News





I note the use of the word "must".

Hah. You and whose army, big boy.

It's scarcely the language of diplomacy and it's a hostage to fortune, since the Chinese are so obviously not going to comply.


You and everybody who matters.

I get the impression foreign policy isn't Barry's strong suit.
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tude dog;1490088 wrote: I get the impression foreign policy isn't Barry's strong suit.
You'd be hard-pressed to find any American alive for whom it is.
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