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To: kormac who wrote (6567)	2/8/2002 9:46:15 PM
From: Second_Titan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206194

Here Here! It is good to see someone posting the data. Russia can cause some havoc now, but over the next ten years the enemies of the Western Civilization will be holding all the marbles.

To: kormac who wrote (6567)	2/9/2002 1:08:18 PM
From: Gator II	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 206194

Great information. Thank you for sharing it. On first glance I believe the data could be used to support my argument. Perhaps I wasn't clear on where I was coming from. My point, simply stated, was should IRAN and IRAQ somehow join forces (before or, more likely, after new governments are formed in one or both countries) and RUSSIA joins forces with them -- no question they have close ties with both countries -- the combined production of those THREE countries would be sufficient to control an OPEC PREVIOUSLY led by Saudi Arabia. This 'oil axis,' could, if it was so inclined, even form its own dominant cartel that would be the new oil gorilla in the world. Sure, Saudi Arabia would still be sitting on the largest reserves in any one country but with the House of Saud falling and the country in disarray, I don't think they could continue to be the power in OPEC they currently are. An invasion and subsequent takeover of S.A. by Iraq or Iran or both really isn't in my equation. Seppo, I absolutely do not claim to be an expert or particularly well informed in this field. I'm just looking at potential based upon reserves and S.A's vulnerability due to its own excesses and the resentment the people of SA toward the country's power structure and the probable weakness that is awaiting the government after the current king dies.