Gus > for the very simple reason that "selling one's oil to the US" was the ONLY GAME IN TOWN to play for Arab producers
Maybe so, but it's the oil companies who make the REALLY big money. In fact, the recent report showed Exxon's revenue to be greater than that of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, by keeping a grip on oil production the US also influences distribution and price, both of which are very important considerations in the oil business and also the geopolitical game. Recall that before the US invaded Iraq the oil price was only $30. Now it's twice that -- on a good day.
> No, the real fear --actually the current fear about Iran and Ahmadinejad-- is the possibility for anti-Zionist oil producers to sell their oil to others (China, India,...) and use the money as they see fit!
So you agree with me -- it is about control.
> Indeed, it would seem the "concern" for oil dovetails neatly into the program for Zionist control over the Holy Land and, furthermore, provides a rational/economic facade, even a vital interest, for US interference in the region.
Notwithstanding that the US "halls of power" are packed with Zionists of every shape, form and colour, I simply cannot believe that religious fantasy is the prime mover of US foreign policy. Nor can I accept that the US makes wars with other nations, even Muslim ones, simply because it feels like bullying someone and/or wants to try out some new weaponry. Or even out of hubris, which clearly influences everything. I believe war is a business, like any other, especially to tough businessmen, as I know the Americans are. They want to see a return on their money. Unfortunately, this time, like Vietnam as it happens, they screwed up. The "feasibility study" which they used to plan for the Iraq war was fake and they were suckered. And the real tragedy, certainly as far as the Americans themselves are concerned, is they can't bring the criminals and fraudsters to justice because they are running the place. |
