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okaawhatever

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1. Russia fracks gas so we're not substituting fracked for non-fracked gas. Also, if Ukraine becomes as

Reply to KoKo (Original post)

Sat Mar 8, 2014, 03:47 PM

Mar 2014

energy efficient as Germany or France they will use approximately 1/6th of the gas they're using now (something Russia wants to stop). The overall benefit for the environment will be significant.
I think we're all willing to sacrifice a small amount to help Ukraine become more energy independent and receive their gas from multiple sources.

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Republicans & Dems Work to OK EXPORT of OUR FRACKING GAS to EU if Russia's Gazprom Cuts Supply! [View all] KoKo Mar 2014 OP

Russia fracks gas so we're not substituting fracked for non-fracked gas. Also, if Ukraine becomes as okaawhatever Mar 2014 #1

fuck no. small sacrifice my ass cali Mar 2014 #4

Fracked Gas is Last Resort...What about when the gas runs out? KoKo Mar 2014 #6

And watch your gas bill go down. jsr Mar 2014 #2

Cool. It would give more money to corps and provide the "Vital National Interests" rationale Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2014 #3

"there is no indication currently that there’s much risk of a natural gas shortage in the region" ProSense Mar 2014 #5

K&R. This is important n/t Catherina Mar 2014 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author KoKo Mar 2014 #8

Kick for Enviornmental concerns...and KoKo Mar 2014 #9