They are already hurting financially. Riding the tiger. They are an enemy, but they are wrapped up in us and cannot extract without destruction.
And that destruction could be literal. They hit us hard, and they could be on their own. Think the Russians want to help the Saudis? No way, they want them to implode.
They are screwed and they know it, that is why they fought the battle HERE. They own so much real estate in the USA that can be seized its ridiculous.
And between us and the Russians, their oil isn’t the powerhouse it once was. We can drill the living hell out of this.
Under Trump the pipeline from Canada will move forward into high gear.
Low oil prices will choke the Saudis. That was an idle threat. Very close to “we wont pay for that wall!!!”.
Actually, yes you will.
I appreciate your perspective. May I ask either what you do or how you came to this understanding?