Putin Has Gas; Uses It
Ukraine and Georgia (the one in Eastern Europe, you silly American) were on track for membership in NATO. Ukraine lies on a portion of Russia’s western border. Too close for Vlad’s comfort. Clearly word came down to the European heads of state that the pipelines carrying Russian natural gas westward to France, Germany, and the rest of industrialized Europe might have a valve or two shut down if NATO proceeded to welcome these new comrades.
Welcome mat withdrawn.
The possession of energy and how and to whom it’s doled out have become the king and queen of the international chessboard. No greater argument can be made for a sane mad dash towards energy independence.
Post-haste and tout suite.
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