OT oil shortage

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Wed Jul 11 16:35:53 2001

> That's true but you miss the point. The US is still a major exporter
>of oil, coal and other fuels. Please tell me why should we be exporting
>it if we don't have enough to meet our own needs (if you buy the current
>line from the GWB establishment).

The USA serves as a buffer to stabilize energy prices, and prevent the
casual use of oil supply as a political tool. Isreal and Japan get a LOT of
protection from this, and I suspect at least some quid pro quo exists.
Received on Wed Jul 11 2001 - 16:35:53 BST