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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (30252)	3/27/2003 10:25:18 AM
From: KyrosL	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

It is not in the interest of Iraq to break OPEC. It is well known that a monopoly maximizes profits, so why should Iraq kill the golden goose? They will probably negotiate a bigger share of OPEC output -- not too hard, since most of OPEC members are at the limits of their production capacity. Before discussing the future of Iraq we need to decide if a US military government in Iraq is a viable proposition. Iraq's opposition is already making noises about not wanting any US occupation. Do you think we will impose a military government for long, if the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people do not want it? story.news.yahoo.com Kyros

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (30252)	3/27/2003 12:31:50 PM
From: LLCF	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

<Oh really now.. too many people are concentrating on the material cost of this war without reviewing the economic benefits. Changing the regime in Iraq will hopefully break the back of OPEC.. > Agreed... but in reality, I think we're assuming that a Texan will be running the country. Let's face it... they hate us over there... and even a good outcome will not change that. It's the "intention" that counts... the global feeling is that our intentions are NOT good. dAK

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (30252)	3/27/2003 1:30:32 PM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 74559

Hi Hawkmoon - The Alaska plan would be great - Each adult Iraqi getting a quarterly check...It could go on for years, and would provide a hard refutation of the U.S. 'stealing' oil for the Iraqis. (U.S. government policy is to steal oil resources from native Americans (Indians). Buerreau of Indian Affairs theft and misuse of Indina oil royalties was so bad it even shocked Texas oil companies) Each dollar of lower oil price increases the U.S. GDP by 5-8 Billion dollars...which results in the purchase of 10-15 Billion in consumer goods from China and Far East...some of which evenutally becomes consulting fees for Jay, and the investment income pays for more wireless infrastructure in Europe, which then pays for pizza...