This is a conversation we often have here at Chez Frontenac: The U.S. hasn't had its ass handed to it decisively and has never suffered the way Europe and much of Asia have over the past couple of centuries. And this is why we (the collective USA) get all pissy when gas prices are too high.

This isn't going to end well.

Thanks for reading and for the smart conversation. It's always a pleasure to hang out with you.