Originally Posted by
West Coast
The question is do you understand history? Recent history at that. Do you understand the strategic implications of a weak Germany being energy dependant upon Russia, a stronger power? It’s not like the Russians haven’t used NG deliveries to achieve their means. If they hadn’t held Germany hostage over NG deliveries, it would only be a logical path to influence the Germans, now that they have, it’s a proven tool.
But they didn't did they. Russia isn't the country threatening to use Naval assets to blockade LNG ships delivering to customers is it, that was US Secretary of Energy. Russia hasn't attempt to blockade a country claiming it has got nuclear arms, while ignoring actions of its ally in funding them in Pakistan.
The attempt to sanction any company that is involved in Nordsteam 2 is warfare by another means, Europe is not playing ball any longer and US against this because it loses its hold.
US has used Oil as a weapon for decades just now countrys are refusing to bow down to US interests first rather than their own. US has been a force for good throughout the world BUT has also been a force for demanding its Industrys get preference over everybody elses, this keeps campaign cash coming to its politicians.