Exactly. And the worst part is that it is not just that the people of EU don't want this attitude, this approach is also against their interests! And it's like that with every other country. Take Iran for example. What is the benefit in EU's animosity toward Iran? Nothing! In fact if they went against Washington's orders and improved their relations with Iran they could have reaped the rewards. From high tech production they could have imported from Iran that are far cheaper and with much higher quality to any alternative in the world (gas turbines, 3D printers, medical equipment, prosthetics and bionic organs, even superior defensive equipment like air-defense, and a lot more) all the way to minerals and natural resources. For example did you know Iran has the largest oil+gas supply in the whole world? And EU has been facing an energy crisis for 3 years now and they are forced to buy the highly expensive energy (specially gas) from US instead!
The end result of this approach has been one thing: it is making Europe more and more irrelevant in the global geopolitical scene every day.
Its obvious everything you said is true. Truth be told its kind of funny but at the same time sad. Whatever who care's since Europe has decided to keep hurting itself while acting like its standing on principles. They could have made good relationships with countries like Iran that can help them, but they just keep swallowing whatever food the US tells them to do. It’s not even just about the energy it’s about the whole picture. They always follow the guide in the book writing in Washington D.C, directly from the white house. In case they do now know, they are trading away their rights to make their own choices in the future. And someday it will backfire if they are not lucky. I wonder who they will run to next.
The annoying part of the entire thing is that, it doesn't just end at the political level, it affects also the average citizens in EU. A regular citizen in EU, will pay high in heating, fuel, and basic goods cost more. Meanwhile, the U.S. is making money selling them overpriced gas and weapons, and Europe’s own businesses are suffering. The partnership doesn't look fair if you ask me, and sure the political leaders do know that, then tell me one good reason why they decide to stay adamant sucking their balls at the same time jeopardizing their country over economical downgrading.