[Jim Robinson]

I think that’s one of Putin’s goals. Partnering with China to create an EurAsia empire. And with Iran to create a new Persian Empire.

[ought-six]

“I think that’s one of Putin’s goals. Partnering with China to create an EurAsia empire. And with Iran to create a new Persian Empire.”

Yes, with the new Persian Empire subordinate to the Russo-China behemoth. Well, subordinate until it gets its jihadi juices flowing, in which case, it’s show time!

[Renfrew]

“I think that’s one of Putin’s goals. Partnering with China to create an EurAsia empire. And with Iran to create a new Persian Empire.”

Agreed, I think that is Putin’s plan. The problem for him is I don’t think that is China’s.

I think China is intending to create an Asian empire with Russia and Iran as loyal vassal states.

[sockmonkey]

Well, the US is certainly assisting towards that goal.

BTW, if I owed Visa or Mastercard money, and they cancelled their system in the US, I wouldn’t pay off any outstanding balance owed.