Quote Originally Posted by sabang View Post
Much though the US foreign policy establishment may resent this, and the hawkish side of Nato hate it, Europe- especially Germany- has strong trade and investment links with Russia, which has in fact proven to be a very reliable energy supplier. They are only likely to further increase over time.

So your post really only emphasizes the idiocy of that position 'arry. Pay many billions of Euro more for essential energy supplies at considerable economic penalty cost, plus irrevocably damage our trade and diplomatic standing with an important trade partner. Heinz wonders- excuse me, but what is in such a ludicrous proposition for me? Are you my ally, or my enemy?
Don't be so fucking naive.

The mere fact that Putin has already used gas supplies as a tool for blackmail clearly demonstrates that the EU could be on the end of it if they become dependent on Russia.

It will be ludicrous NOT to make sure you have multiple suppliers.

I didn't say don't buy Putin's Gas, I said make sure you have other reliable sources as well.

Are you under the impression they can only pick one, you idiot?