02-21-2003, 04:53 PM
I just had a thought that I need to add a touch of clarity.
The American Civil War, (War Between the States, War of Yankee Aggression, etc) was not only about slavery, but slavery was the prime political catalyst that led to seccession, and thus to the conflict.
It aint Iraqi oil that is the issue, but a critical issue is Persian Gulf Area oil writ large, and the stability of the region where it pumps from, since that oil is a key ingredient of the entire global industrial economy.
I may have glossed over that point, but the global economy's health is in the interest of every nation on the planet. If the world suffers a recession, or depression, millions all over the globe will come on harder times than they see now. It is within the interests of every nation that trades beyond its own borders that the Persian Gulf region be reasonably stable.
In any case, while it aint about Iraqi oil, oil plays into it from a global perspective, just as it did in 1991. WIthout the oil being there, the likelihood that anyone would give a hoot about the Persian Gulf region, beyond those who live there, is remote.
The American Civil War, (War Between the States, War of Yankee Aggression, etc) was not only about slavery, but slavery was the prime political catalyst that led to seccession, and thus to the conflict.
It aint Iraqi oil that is the issue, but a critical issue is Persian Gulf Area oil writ large, and the stability of the region where it pumps from, since that oil is a key ingredient of the entire global industrial economy.
I may have glossed over that point, but the global economy's health is in the interest of every nation on the planet. If the world suffers a recession, or depression, millions all over the globe will come on harder times than they see now. It is within the interests of every nation that trades beyond its own borders that the Persian Gulf region be reasonably stable.
In any case, while it aint about Iraqi oil, oil plays into it from a global perspective, just as it did in 1991. WIthout the oil being there, the likelihood that anyone would give a hoot about the Persian Gulf region, beyond those who live there, is remote.
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete