The U.S. is energy-independent, and becoming more so by the day. New LNG fields have recently been discovered in the Texas Permian Basin. America is a net exporter of energy, and will be just fine with or without an open Strait of Hormuz. If the Europeans don't want to contribute militarily to keeping the Strait secure and open, then fine. Let them sit in the cold and dark, and pay 10 euros+ for a liter of petrol.
You're right that America as a nation will be in better shape that America's vassals in Europe and Asia. We're looking at the collapse of the American empire, which is something I expect many everyday Americans will welcome.
The U.S. is energy-independent, and becoming more so by the day. New LNG fields have recently been discovered in the Texas Permian Basin. America is a net exporter of energy, and will be just fine with or without an open Strait of Hormuz. If the Europeans don't want to contribute militarily to keeping the Strait secure and open, then fine. Let them sit in the cold and dark, and pay 10 euros+ for a liter of petrol.
You're right that America as a nation will be in better shape that America's vassals in Europe and Asia. We're looking at the collapse of the American empire, which is something I expect many everyday Americans will welcome.