Monday, October 01, 2018

U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke Threatens Russia With Naval Blockade (just like he treated us in NM)

On September 28, US Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke publicly threatened Russia with a naval blockade saying that this is an option to prevent Russia from selling its energy. “The United States has that ability, with our Navy, to make sure the sea lanes are open, and, if necessary, to blockade … to make sure that their energy does not go to market,” Zinke stated at an industry event in Pittsburgh hosted by the Consumer Energy Alliance adding that “Russia is a one trick pony”...MORE

This comes as no surprise. After all, he supported Obama's blockade of access to federal lands in Dona Ana and  Luna counties. Russia shouldn't have access to energy pathways, and we shouldn't have access to motorized recreation or standard ranching practices. I'll say this for Zinke, at least he is consistent. He treats Russians and Americans just the same.

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