[Chickensoup]

so this is why we are having all the problems in the mid east. so that Russian pipeline wont be built.

So much for local sourcing/s

[USNBandit]

The Russians don't want a Middle East natural gas pipeline, either. My guess is that a stabilized Assad regime will never allow a gas pipeline.

US LNG exports to Europe is the proper price for the Russians to pay for the the Ukraine, Georgia, and their other activities. Taking money out of the pockets of the Oligarchs that run Russia is the best way to influence them.