2014/03/05/Who is really responsible for the Ukrainian crisis

title/short::Who is really responsible for the Ukrainian crisis Complete text: Looking for some feedback and insight here...I'm not a conspiracy nut or anything, but I do have a general distrust of the mega-rich--especially the oil and natural gas industry. And I'm not saying this is correct, but it makes for good study.
 * when: when posted::2014/03/05
 * author: author::Robbie Campbell
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 * topics: topic::Ukraine topic::fossil fuel addiction topic::Russia
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 * title: title::Who is really responsible for the Ukrainian crisis?
 * summary: Someone, namely US and Canadian oil and gas barons, stands to make a helluva lot of money off this deal.

Let's take what we have heard about the situation in Ukraine:

1. Their situation sucked and they were understandably pissed. Rumor has it that the US and EU helped this already distraught population organize their efforts by sending in teams to teach them how to organize, "brand" their efforts, etc.

2. When Russia occupied Crimea, the "military option" from both the US and its European allies was immediately taken off the table. (Good, no one wants WWIII) Sanctions are being recommended instead.

3. Russia is a large supplier of oil and natural gas to Europe at the moment.

4. Britain and Germany won't agree to sanctions, largely because they need the oil and gas from Russia.

5. The US, due to fracking (a highly controversial issue) and Canada (due to the equally controversial Keystone XL), are both set to be, or are, net producers of both...we have extra to sell.

What do you think will happen to global oil and natural gas prices if all of those Russian exports are suddenly sanctioned or boycotted? The global price rises. Russia may still be able to sell to China, but not the EU or NATO nations. Many of our other allies, and countries who love freedom and/or non-militarism, would also likely boycott Russian oil and gas in a show of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Someone, namely US and Canadian oil and gas barons, stands to make a helluva lot of money off this deal.

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