Breaking: Biden to unilaterally ban all Russian energy imports today.

[mobeau69]

CNN

[AngryOldDem]

1. Good.

NPR had an interview with an energy expert about just how much money we put in Putin’s pocket on a daily basis the longer we continue to import. This may just finally hurt the bastard where it counts.

I’ll try to find the story….I thought it was interesting.

[Magoo48]

13. Yes, good indeed.

Now, watch US Big Oil profits. We are likely to see very little damage to their bottom line even as prices rise here. They lie and collude; it is their nature. And, they will scream for more subsidies.

Let’s all hope I’m terribly wrong here; history suggests I won’t be.

[Bettie]

26. Their bottom line will be fine

ooh, they might not make exponentially more profit this year...oh, wait, they totally will because they will jack the prices up even farther to make that happen.

[gab13by13]

2. He needs to get Germany on board.

We can make it difficult for Putin to sell fossil fuel exports to anyone. That would make it tough on Europe's dependance on Russian natural gas.

I applaud what president Biden has done, leading by example. a profile in courage, but in the scheme of things the US doesn't buy that much oil from Russia.

Can you imagine what would have happened had this gone through Congress? It wouldn't have happened.

[mucifer]

4. the repubs are salivating at the idea they can win the congress races with high oil prices.

[jcgoldie]

3. Thank you Joe!

[AngryOldDem]

5. He'll get shit for it, of course....

From those ignoramuses who can’t appreciate the decision and its intent.

I’m paying the higher prices without complaint. It’s the least I can do.

I proudly stand by Joe.

[jcgoldie]

7. Its simply the right thing to do

If you don't prioritize democracy over gas prices whats the point of winning elections anyway? And a lot of time until November, if Putin gets put down then Joe will get some deserved credit.

[lagomorph777]

6. Good!

[fescuerescue]

8. I think I'll go fill up my vehicle

Gas is going up up up.

[gab13by13]

10. The price of oil is set on the global market.

[fescuerescue]

11. yes it is

up up up

[WiVoter]

9. Good

He made the right choice.

[TrunKated]

12. I'm not sure I support this.

I know a lot of people in NJ who are now being forced to restart their long commutes just as these gas prices skyrocket.

I'm considering just giving up on politics myself.

[gab13by13]

14. If Russia wins

it will be a blow to democracies all over the world, including here.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

15. Oh those poor NJ residents who have to pay more for gas,

as opposed to the Ukrainian men, women and children being slaughtered by Putin.

[jcgoldie]

20. Im sure the children in ukraine watching their apartment complexes and schools leveled...

…by Russian tanks will be devastated by the price of gasoline in new jersey.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

22. Gotta wonder what this one's agenda is,

further down, poster seems to try to minimize the war in Ukraine.

[Hugin]

16. The GrOPpers will challenge his ability to do so in the SCrOTUS.

Just watch.

[TrunKated]

17. You know there are a ton of other countries -

At war and people around the world dying for various unjust reasons.

I know people here who are beginning to have to choose between food and gas.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

18. -100.

Unrec.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

19. Why are you trying to minimize the war in Ukraine?

Hmmm.
Makes one wonder what your agenda is here.

[JI7]

23. Then call on elected officials to help provide food and other assistance

We are a wealthy nation and can afford it.

[TrunKated]

24. not really

Maybe YOU are.

[BGBD]

21. Public is behind it, but Saudi needs to pay back some favors we've done for them.

There is mass public support for this so the move makes sense. High gas prices without a ban vs high gas prices with a ban.....the 2nd is a lot easier for people to stomach and rally behind.


But ita time to pressure the Saudis. Let them know if they don't come through for us here our relationship isn't going to be so friendly anymore.

[MoonlitKnight]

25. UK doing the same

Boris Johnson just said that they will formally announce it tomorrow.

[Azathoth]

27. Sadly, this will cost Dems even more

Being the responsible adult is rarely rewarding, unfortunately.

[OhZone]

28. I hate to say this -

but this strikes me a little as an "OK boomer" situation, but a lot of retirees and people in the upper middle class or even middle middle class being able to afford to this economic pressure.

If you don't have to drive much or have a good income, it's Oh-k for you.

A lot of peeps are not in a great position financially right now including my brother.

He should go back to his old job as a body guard I think. Too bad the celebrity his team guarded passed away. But there are others who would probably hire him.