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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Wasn't this Arab Spring all about the Arabs wanting Democracy in Northern Africa... But hindsight is 20/20 ... Northern Africa is now a cesspool of terrorism.
We've been snowed this entire time.
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
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On Sep 24, 2014, LobowolfXXX wrote: Not sure where that statement comes from. What issue could involve more questions of morality than the issue of killing? It's one of the top 10 issues according to most of the world's religions last time I looked.
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The Hermit Veteran user 301 Posts |
Exactly Slim. As a country you have to stand for something. If we are the leading democracy, we have to encourage and support democracy where it is trying to break out. The fall of the Soviet Union is complicated and I don't give Reagan all the credit, it also goes to Lech Walesa, John Paul II and others that stood up to the politburo. However, Reagan and Thatcher supported the Solidarity movement and encouraged the actions that moved the Soviets to Glasnost and eventually a breakup. Would it have happen anyway? Maybe. But, you can't deny American support help and encouraged those struggling. I don't see this happening anywhere today. We're feckless and make bold statements with little follow thru.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
I suspect gasoline prices will rise soon. It costs more and more to get to it as they have to drill deeper and deeper. Gasoline prices, they have been comparatively stable for the past few years despite all the upheaval in the Middle East. Don't you find that strange folks? Gasoline prices, I suspect them to rise quickly soon and trigger a series of economic events, a global financial crisis and gasoline rationing to be be upon us before we know it.
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Dannydoyle Eternal Order 21219 Posts |
Well nobody really mentioned the downward spiral of gas prices as being the presidents fault. Under 3 bucks a gallon here.
I mean for consistency and all. I mean unless the high price is not his fault either.
Danny Doyle
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Salguod Nairb Room 101 0 Posts |
Gasoline prices haven't changed here within the last 10 years.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Gasoline prices have actually continued a decline from what they where in many places a few years ago and they haven't been this low here for about four years I heard somebody say. That will not stop them rising fast when they do.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
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On Sep 24, 2014, Salguod Nairb wrote: It is probably common knowledge here. But I missed it. Where is here that you refer?
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Salguod Nairb Room 101 0 Posts |
I'm in the Middle East. I assume it is due to the proximity of the refinery’s that makes it so cheap. If so, shouldn't the fuel be much cheaper in states such as Texas? If the oil is refined locally the cost of distribution should be exceedingly cheaper within that state.
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acesover Special user I believe I have 821 Posts |
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On Sep 25, 2014, Salguod Nairb wrote: Should be. Should being the key word. I don't know for sure but probably very little of the oil that comes from Texas is consumed in Texas. That would make to much sense. Although I am not sure. Thanks for letting us, or should I say me know where you reside. All the best.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
The US-led coalition against Islamic State (IS) has targeted 12 oil refineries in Syria
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-29357934 Hmmm
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landmark Inner circle within a triangle 5194 Posts |
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On Sep 25, 2014, Salguod Nairb wrote: You are assuming that capitalism guarantees that capitalists will pass on all cost savings to the consumer. It doesn't.
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LobowolfXXX Inner circle La Famiglia 1196 Posts |
"All" is not part of the assumption he's making.
"Torture doesn't work" lol
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balducci Loyal user Canada 227 Posts |
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On Sep 25, 2014, Salguod Nairb wrote: For many decades, refineries in Texas were geared to process heavy crudes imported from Venezuela, Mexico and Canada. For about 3 decades, actual oil production in Texas was on the decline. Only in the last few years has it been increasing again. So they are now refitting some refineries in Texas and North Dakota etc. to handle more light domestic crudes and natural gas liquids from the shale fields, but that is an on-going process. Obligatory link in case you want to read more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/04/busine......ing.html
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Looks like we will be going over to stake our claim for our slice of the oil soon:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29366007
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Slim-
Why do you keep repeating that "these are the same geniuses who said there were WMDs in Iraq?" No- that was the previous neo-con administration and Secretary of Defense. In case you didn't notice, they are no longer in office. And consider this- every time ISIS publicly beheads another journalist they only succeed in putting another nail in their coffin and strengthen international resolve to erase them from the face of the earth. |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16544 Posts |
Yes they have changed the puppets and so on with the show. The USA's variously named mercenary groups, in the Middle East and North Africa, including Libya, etcetera, will continue to wield military might, waging guerilla war, to challenge the authority of governments. “Al Qaeda”, which is the database of international arms smugglers used by the CIA and Saudis to funnel these mercenary guerrillas arms and money into the above countries and other places and to do other stuff, will continue to provide their usual service.
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
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On Sep 25, 2014, mastermindreader wrote: Sorry BOB ... I see little difference between the parties. Bush attacked 4 countries and Obama added 2 more basically turning Northern Africa into a cesspool of terrorism. These were secular countries until the powers that be killed or removed their leaders. And BOB ... The USA has supposedly been destroying ALL of these terrorist groups for over a decade now. But it appears they are stronger than ever. 20/20 hindsight will tell you that this was the plan all along or our leaders are the most inept idiots on the planet. Which is it BOB?
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mastermindreader 1949 - 2017 Seattle, WA 12586 Posts |
Why do you keep capitalizing all the letters in my name, DAVE? Why is that, DAVE? Do you think my name is amusing or something to be mocked?
What do you not understand, DAVE, about the fact that, despite your opinion, these are not the same guys who declared the existence of WMDs? So should we respond to the brutal beheadings of journalists? Or should we do nothing, thus capitulating to terrorist threats? Which is it DAVE? Yours truly, BOB (at least you spelled it right) |
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Slim King Eternal Order Orlando 18012 Posts |
Well BOB, I'm happy for your quick response !!!! The Government IS the Government. So far these new wave of attacks on ISIS have killed just as many innocent civilians as ISIS fighters. I'm pretty sure every time you kill an innocent woman or child you upset a few dozen others. So numerically we are helping to grow ISIS every time we kill these "Collateral Damage" women and children. The entire idea is repulsive to me. I have children. If you kill them ... I'll join the side that fights you..... Pretty simplistic BOB!
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