nortex97 said:Teslag said:nortex97 said:
Our 'allies.'Quote:
However, even as oil prices ease on deal optimism, continued Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure are driving refined product prices higher as output plummets, keeping upward pressure on what Americans pay at the pump.
Sigh...
Why should Ukraine base survival strategy on whether or not we (Americans) get a cheaper commute or late summer road trip?
Accepting arguendo your theoretical position is correct, Americans concerned about gas prices should oppose supporting further aid and intelligence data to Kiev, as such aid helps Democrats/the leftists politically in the US.
Ipso facto, we are in agreement, as such. Americans who want cheaper oil/gas prices should absolutely vote for the GOP this cycle (and all others).
Except that Ukraine began weening themselves off relying on our intelligence over a year ago to the point now where almost 2/3rd's of it comes from France. We cut them off financially, and became unreliable for data. So they shifted to a point where we aren't needed (as many of wanted, and got). Unfortunately, all it really did was take the leash off the dog.
https://www.kyivpost.com/post/68187
If we are counting on forcing Ukraine to lay off Russian oil supply then that simply isn't realistic. Nor should be expected. It's built in to our cost now.
