re: #98 steve_davis

this is just so hyperbolic. Russia is losing this war, and losing it badly, with us doing exactly what we’re doing. Sure, it would be delightful if Europe hadn’t gotten itself completely entwined with Russian oil and gas, but even with that, Russia is failing badly. We could do with a good deal less “what is the West doing? When is the West going to realize Russia must be defeated?” We’ve realized that, and we’re defeating them.

imagine trying to sell that idea 1-5-7 years ago

“we shouldn’t get too dependent in case russia decides to X”

sure there’s lots of possible X’s

but if russia had quickly won in a rout, good chance the oil would continue to flow