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To: zonder who wrote (68469)3/11/2003 11:41:37 AM
From: Gary Ng  Respond to of 70976
 
Re: this is about Control

That is what I mean, interesting. If they cannot be sure about absolute control for something that is essential for them, they feel unsafe.



To: zonder who wrote (68469)3/11/2003 11:46:53 AM
From: JSwanson  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 70976
 
Think of countries like Germany and Japan who are completely dependent on imported oil

They are also somewhat dependent on the oil hungry US buying:

Hondas,
Accuras,
Toyotas,
Lexuses,
Mazdas,
Volkswagons,
BMWs,
Porsches,
Mercedes, and
Chryslers.