fatheadfred Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Even if a viable alternative to the combustion engine were put in place tomorrow, it would do little to decrease our dependency on oil. Take a look around you, just about every manmade item you own and/or see is in some way petroleum-based. Not including the energy required to bring food to your table, and water to your tap. All of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I haven't read past the oil field picture. I didn't know it was a secret that we are there for oil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 I haven't read past the oil field picture. I didn't know it was a secret that we are there for oil. Isn't that what wars are about, taking other peoples shit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jules Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Isn't that what wars are about, taking other peoples shit?yes, and spreading Democracy, duh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 yes, and spreading Democracy, duh. You must be talking about Vietnam, they really didn't have anything worth taking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweetheart-mine Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 my point is the mideast is instable in the first place. countries and religious sects have been fighting for centuries.yes, absolutely -- i was just adding to your point, but you're right: the fact that the entire region has been a tinderbox for centuries made it that much more foolish for us to invade and think we're going to change anything for the better, especially when our gov't really doesn't care if it gets better for the people who live there. we have another main agenda. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mfwahl Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 yes, absolutely -- i was just adding to your point, but you're right: the fact that the entire region has been a tinderbox for centuries made it that much more foolish for us to invade and think we're going to change anything for the better, especially when our gov't really doesn't care if it gets better for the people who live there. we have another main agenda.Slam Dunk P.S. I think we're getting screwed on this blood for oil deal. It sounds fair, but where's the oil? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 In the pockets of American oil companies now. Mission accomplished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sweetheart-mine Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 In the pockets of American oil companies now. Mission accomplished.exactly. so we're double-screwed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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