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Dark_Falcon3/22/2014 6:39:43 am PDT

re: #246 Justanotherhuman

And this article itself gives some impetus to the Greensnow coziness with Russia talk. If it’s not all about the future of energy—where it is, who has it, who needs it—what else is it really about?

Ukraine crisis gives new impetus to EU-U.S. trade talks, U.S. says

reuters.com

“Brussels and Washington say a trade pact encompassing almost half the world’s economy could generate $100 billion in additional economic output a year on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as creating a market of 800 million consumers.

“But since talks were launched eight months ago, reports of U.S. spying in Europe and accusations that an accord would pander to big companies have combined to erode public support.

“Moscow’s seizure of the Crimea region from Ukraine and Europe’s reliance on Russian energy, have focused minds across Europe about the need for stronger ties with the United States.” More

The EU wants the US to expand exports of Liquified Natural Gas. President Obama has been reluctant because of fracking and because there are thoughts that we should reduce production and use our gas domestically. That latter objection is likely to be swept away now, and te former should fall as well, perhaps with some carefully formulated regulations on fracking. But energy exports to Europe are a good idea, as they will free our allies from dependance on Russia.