In light of all this, I just don't understand why so many people seem to think that getting the 'anti' ruling is a good thing...

What makes you think America is the culprit? I think it's the Saudis - they are worried about ISIS and Iran and are driving the price of oil down to keep them in check.

In your post above you say CHK has quality assets and strong balance sheet, so why is it on the list?

Well said. Yet prices keep falling.