This is scary stuff. But, I still can’t help wondering how this is in anyone’s interests (except for jihadies).

I mean, what possible interest could China have in disrupting the country that buys most of their goods? Especially since they cannot predict where things will end.

I can see using the capability as a threat, and then to target Taiwan; especially since the timing would be right – weak POTUS (I loved Ralph Peters description of him as a the weakest metrosexual leader this side of a Barney’s mens grooming counter), and a crises in play.

But, ultimately, those in power want wealth – destroying the US, or bringing her ‘to her knees’ serves what purpose? China needs to sell their goods. And, they need to buy food. How does destroying the existing global system help them?

As for the Russians, yes, they may well size up the POTUS and realize they can retake Georgia and the Ukraine without any backlash. But they could do this with this POTUS anyway. If they tried destroying the existing global system, then what? Who would buy their oil? Where is Putin’s real power – the oligarchy? Are they really interested in gaining prestige, but losing everything?

I think both countries benefit from the same system that you guys are claiming they wish to destroy, and I ask, for what purpose?

The jihadies, though, are a completely different case.