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> It makes no sense for Russia to destroy the only carrot it has for Europe. > While it makes perfect sense for the US to do this. As I said, people who think
by Mikeb85 4y ago
> It makes no sense for Russia to destroy the only carrot it has for Europe.
> While it makes perfect sense for the US to do this.
As I said, people who think things like this haven't paid attention to Russia at all.
Also, as I said, the US can pressure allies into refusing Russian gas; pipeline or no pipeline.
- DSingularity 4y agoBy destroying the pipeline the US ensures that their “allies” (some may call them vassals) will toe the line. After all, those who were dependent on Russia are now dependent on the US. Those with independent minds won’t suspend reason just because “Mikeb85” said it twice on hackernews.