We Could Open Up Our Own Domestic Energy Supplies 100%

Putin's got all the points, but I think what you're missing is that any of the criticisms of Ukraine goes at least double for Russia. There's not a clear white hat, traditional cowboy, good guy versus bad guy. No, it is gray. It's more like bad guy versus worse enemy. My enemy is my friend. And therefore we have to side with the far worse person that's attacking them. We brought Putin to this point when we forced the issue with NATO. We could open up our own domestic energy. For Putin, this is all about energy. The land bridge to Europe via the Crimea access and whatnot. He wants to put to Europe, potentially some North