• 🖖USS-Ethernet@startrek.website
      link
      fedilink
      English
      arrow-up
      3
      ·
      1 year ago

      This is what baffles me. Knowing what we know, how tf are they still considered an ally or friendly? Even recently with their manipulation of oil prices with Russia.

      • Dark Arc@social.packetloss.gg
        link
        fedilink
        English
        arrow-up
        0
        ·
        1 year ago

        Because until we have energy independence (sometimes called green energy), they’re the devil we’re in bed with … Which is yet another reason to get away from oil

        • aidan@lemmy.world
          link
          fedilink
          arrow-up
          1
          ·
          1 year ago

          The US has energy independence. The US’ concern with oil prices is more based on the stability of its allies.

    • aidan@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      1 year ago

      The link has plausible deniability, and in politics that matters more than what is likely