through a self-imposed export embargo?
If you think Iran is not run by radical Muslims that want us dead, then I want some of the kool-aid you are drinking!!!
2007-02-07 12:45:01 · 8 answers · asked by 3rd parties for REAL CHANGE 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
What should we do to prepare for high-rising fuel and tansportation cost that will trickle down to the grocery store on the corner, raising the cost of food dramaticlly in this country since the majority of our food is supplied by oil.
2007-02-07 12:47:21 · update #1
I say suicide tactics because it will cripple their economy as well.
2007-02-07 12:48:16 · update #2
I think that is one of the main reasons we haven't attacked Iran. The world economy would tank. Not just the US economy, the entire world. We need to free ourselves from this oil grip they have over us and the way to do it is to start drilling here. From what I am told, we have plenty to supply all our needs. And, in the meantime, start finding a viable alternative.
2007-02-07 12:49:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
There isn't anything that would stop them from crippling most of the worlds oil supply. And not only by stopping their oil shipments (which are 2nd only to Saudi Arabia) but they could shut down the entire Persian Gulf by blocking the Strait of Hormuz the narrowest point in the Persian Gulf and that would be a total catastrophe for the world economy especially China who gets 90% of their oil from Iran/Persian Gulf countries.
2007-02-07 20:52:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the majority of our food is supplied by animal and plant sources. It's only transported by truck....but there is also train transport, of which they could use the electric engines, or diesel. Secondly, why worry about Iran's oil? I mean, who really cares? The US has thousands of miles of untapped oil resources in the nation and I'm certain drilling contracts can be negotiated with Canada as well.
Why do people worry about foreign oil, when we do have enough of our own.
2007-02-07 21:00:44 · answer #3 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the answer is about two countries over from Iran... there is Afghanistan... then.... China...
China gets quite a bit of their oil, if I remember correctly... and smart people don't make the Chinese angry...
I mean... if you were Iran... would you want to make America and china angry... I think not... you need some friends somewhere...
they aren't that suicidal...
2007-02-07 20:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
We need to switch to an economy based on clean coal, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. We should also bill big oil for the costs for securing their rights to foreign oil.
2007-02-07 21:00:29 · answer #5 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is always a possibility. More likely would be sabotage against other oil production facilities. It's not that hard if you are not only willing but eager to die in the process.
2007-02-07 20:51:11 · answer #6 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the nature Nazi's here in the U.S. would actually allow exploration and drilling HERE, we could tell the rest of the world to stick it. It's aggravating to hear people say we need to be less dependent on foreign oil. But these same morons don't want us to drill here. Figure that one out.
2007-02-07 20:53:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
what if Iran bomb Israel and Irak? This are Iran's most hated enemies
2007-02-07 20:49:36 · answer #8 · answered by sm bn 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋