Russia/Ukraine?

[iris lilies]

Not as stupid as the boycott of French fries after the start of the Iraq War when France said they would not participate in any invasion.

And I do feel bad for Stoli getting caught in the crossfire. I agree with Ezra Klein in the NYT today that if we are going to put our money where are mouth is, we should forget about the vodka and think about boycotting Russian energy.

Pshaw..as though vodka ISN’T energy.


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[Alan]

I agree with Ezra Klein in the NYT today that if we are going to put our money where are mouth is, we should forget about the vodka and think about boycotting Russian energy.

I agree, although that would create an international supply problem which would put our current administrations forced cutback on domestic oil drilling and transport under an uncomfortable spotlight, and midterms are coming up.

[bae]

Hmmm. My grandfather spent his time in WWII on a small boat in the Pacific hiding from the Japanese forces during the day, and sneaking out at night to resupply submarines. He had such a bad time during the war that he basically never left his home county after his return. Only a short time before his death did he tell me some of the horrors he experienced.

I think I am not gonna whine about paying a bit more at the pump for gas.

[sweetana3]

They will just store it since it does not go bad and bring it out when this is over. More of an issue is that Russia provides something around 40% of the energy for Europe.

[Rogar]

It might be a fortuitous time for the big car makers to be rolling out all their new electric models.

[JaneV2.0]

Hmmm. My grandfather spent his time in WWII on a small boat in the Pacific hiding from the Japanese forces during the day, and sneaking out at night to resupply submarines. He had such a bad time during the war that he basically never left his home county after his return. Only a short time before his death did he tell me some of the horrors he experienced.

I think I am not gonna whine about paying a bit more at the pump for gas.

My father was very close-lipped about the horrors he saw during WWII, too. We just knew there were plenty.

[Tradd]

Hmmm. My grandfather spent his time in WWII on a small boat in the Pacific hiding from the Japanese forces during the day, and sneaking out at night to resupply submarines. He had such a bad time during the war that he basically never left his home county after his return. Only a short time before his death did he tell me some of the horrors he experienced.

I think I am not gonna whine about paying a bit more at the pump for gas.

Don’t you have an electric car?

[Tradd]

The gas station on my corner was $3.88 this morning. Been that for a few days. Was $4.19 when I got home. Down the road a bit another station was $4.29. Far NW Chicago burbs. Good thing my Escape gets 27 mpg.

[sweetana3]

Indy has $3.79 with quite a few variations in the suburbs.

[Tradd]

Indy has $3.79 with quite a few variations in the suburbs.

That’s about was it was in Michigan this weekend when I was attending a shipwreck event in the Detroit area.

One good thing about when I go away diving - I have access to cheaper gas than at home.