Reply #35: Russia (Putin) is doing everything he can to goad the neocons into attacking Iran [View All]

[Strelnikov_]

Putin is playing both sides in this crises like a chess master.

If the flow of Gulf oil is interrupted, Russia will emerge as the worlds sole energy superpower. With the wealth they gain, coupled with the partial collapse of the US economy, they will be back on a par with the United States in short order.

This is the game Putin is playing. It is obvious, starting with his doctoral thesis in the 90's through the recent 'diplomacy'.


The leadership of China is playing a similar game, the "if the enemy is destroying themselves, don't get in the way" gambit. People seem to forget that they are still a Communist dictatorship, with the same old leadership. They will be more than willing to have their people suffer for a time to get a leg up on the US, as our ass is hanging out a hell of a lot farther than their’s regarding oil flow. And, yes, they export a lot to us. Thing is, those exports can just as easily be shipped to Russia for oil, since US companies have transferring full cycle manufacturing capability.

I cannot help but think their leadership has been playing what passes for 'leadership' in this country on the long con (remember, all con games are dependant on the greed of the 'mark').


In summary, Russia and China will do nothing but profit off of the Republican blunder.

The effects from loss of Persian Gulf petroleum, which represents 50% of the worlds petroleum export market, will be more than enough to spur martial law.