Canada is now twice as important to our oil imports than the Middle East.

[NCTraveler]

Saudi Arabia shrink as America works to wean itself from Middle East oil

http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/saudi-arabia-shrink-as-america-works-to-wean-itself-from-middle-east-oil/ar-BBsAA5e?li=BBnbfcL

Im on my phone and this article won't allow me to copy and paste. It is worth the time to read. I think very few people are aware of the massive transition we have taken in the area, largely under Obama.

While I want to see fracking stop until additional regulations are in place, I do like the direction of the transition.

[BlueMTexpat]

1. That's just another reason to elect a Dem

in November. A GOPer will likely want to invade Canada!

I'm with you on the fracking and the direction of the transition, NC Traveler.

[NCTraveler]

2. I'm really tired of how we treat our neighbors...

To the south, and to the north.

A GOPer will likely want to invade Canada!

While said tongue in cheek, kind of, their bluster toward our friends is horrifying. Everything and everyone outside of our United States is viewed simultaneously as a commodity and our enemy.

[Buzz Clik]

3. Middle East oil tends to be cleaner than the Canadian ... by a lot.

But, keeping out of the Middle East is the best thing ever.

[Javaman]

4. Canada has always been our #1 import.

we just get more from them now.