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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (168444)8/7/2005 8:18:30 PM
From: one_less  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
Given that 'oil' and 'energy' in general is a primary economic/property factor to be considered in the effective functioning of our society, I see no way for them to do their jobs without making policies.

"...How can we not think of them as self serving and corrupt?"

We can be as cautiously skeptical and suspicious as we think we need to be. Making accusations without substance is another thing all together.