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2022-02-10 Europe

US expert warns France and Germany will "throw the Americans under the bus"

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Posted by Besoeker 2022-02-10 03:03|| || Front Page|| [12 views ] Top

#1 "Washington has no interest in the fact that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline is vital for the German economy and industry."

Convenient yes, vital no.
I think Germany would have appreciated some clear words from Biden that the closure of Nord Stream 2 would come along with a U.S. boycott of Russian oil.

It seems to be a little hypocritical to demand sacrifices from others (especially if you benefit from them).

Posted by European Conservative 2022-02-10 06:52|| 2022-02-10 06:52|| Front Page Top

#2 Don't see how the Biden admin could impose comprehensive sanctions on Russia w/o terminating trade both ways (except for basic food). If oil/gas exempted, the Republicans would rake them over the coals for hypocrisy and would become an election issue.

Posted by Hupavish Speaking for Boskone8393 2022-02-10 07:05|| 2022-02-10 07:05|| Front Page Top

#3 Odd.
The US doesn’t have cheap oil to sell to Germany.

Posted by Ebbuger Whuque4103 2022-02-10 07:06|| 2022-02-10 07:06|| Front Page Top

#4 The German position is not to give the cards away.
If Putin keeps everyone guessing, so should we,
And yes, only Germany can end NS2.

Posted by European Conservative 2022-02-10 07:08|| 2022-02-10 07:08|| Front Page Top

#5 When pressed for more details on just exactly how the US can achieve this, Biden could only mutter: "I promise you, we'll be able to do it."

Well, sonofabitch! What Magoo wants, Magoo gets. Don't mess with Magoo.

Posted by Merrick Ferret 2022-02-10 07:18|| 2022-02-10 07:18|| Front Page Top

#6 Hey, COVID just "ended," well, uh, sorta. Anyway...

Posted by M. Murcek 2022-02-10 07:35|| 2022-02-10 07:35|| Front Page Top

#7 No real surprise if you have watched their "news" and "entertainment" for the last few decades. Always the American's fault.

Posted by DarthVader 2022-02-10 14:06|| 2022-02-10 14:06|| Front Page Top

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