[geoka9]

Yes, give Russia another weapon (in addition to gas used to influence decision makers in much of Europe) to wield upon the world.

[yucky]

We're weakening ourselves and doing massive damage to our middle class in the US because we want to get back at Putin for...what exactly?

Also, the Ruble is stronger than it's been in years, so all of this appears to be having the opposite effect - https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/ruble-hits-7-year-high-gas...