I am a fervent anti-communist and wouldn't trust the Russkies as far as i could throw them. However, I also believe in a sovereign nation's right to act in their own best interest. Why shouldn't Russia use their resources to their best advantage. We wouldn't need their black gold if we weren't fighting a Fifth Column from within. "Environmentalists" (self loathing Americans) block our ability to compete and become self sufficient at every turn. If we don't do something about it soon, we are going to be in a world of hurt. I think it's going to take a gallon of gas reaching $ 4.00 before the libs can be beaten over the head with their policies and we can ram home some sensible policy.
What I find discouraging is that as the price of gas goes up, Bush's approval ratings go down. Stupid people blame him, not the dems and their environNAZIs, for gas being in high demand vice supply.
Sometimes I hope they'll get what they want. Go ahead, elect Algore, and then see how much gas will cost you, IF you can find any. Then I remember I have to live in the same world with these bozos.
All we can do is talk and educate. Rise in gas prices is caused by scarcity while demand is high. Lighten demand (don't drive, or drive a yugo) or increase supply (start drilling). Screw the dolphins. I don't care if that makes Hootie cry!
Of course, Putin should do what he thinks best for Russia. That's his job. But I doubt whether the best thing for Russia is to fund terrorists, sell weapons to rogue nations, poison his neighbors, or keep poking the US in the eye with a sharp stick. The US is a more useful ally than Iran or North Korea.
This is a very short-sighted course of conduct. IMHO, it works against Russia's best national interests.