but why don't they build existing pipeline infrastructure from oil rich countries that are allied with the us? the could have done it years ago.    i don't get how people think the west is getting weaker. russia has been embroiled in a proxy war for 2 years on their own border. israel is winning their fight in palestine and lebanon. top palestinian, hamas, and iranian leaders are dead. now syria is getting attacked by american backed forces. i don't see how this is winning.
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