2007-10-21 08:03:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
oil plays a key role, as it should. it is a vital American interest to insure a plentiful supply. I'm glad all administrations except Carter's have kept the oil flowing-- for the sake of all Americans.
2007-10-21 08:16:09 · answer #1 · answered by WJ 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Actually it is the Europeans that are the most dependent upon the oil that is shipped from the Middle East and if you have ever been to Europe and rented a car - last time I was in England is was running about 4 pounds (in Nov 2000 exchange was 1 pound = $1.63 American) it has very little to do with us, but more for our NATO alliances.
2007-10-21 15:35:02 · answer #2 · answered by rulestheroostwithkindness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It plays the role of ENVY.
American powers ENVY the oil that belongs to everyone and because of this ENVY our government has no real policy. Oh, yeah, except to make war and invade because they want to controll it. Like I said ENVY!
2007-10-21 15:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by repstat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil is everything in the middle east. Anyone who doesn't admit that is a liar. We would not care two camel fleas about that desert if it weren't for oil.
2007-10-21 15:10:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
more oil 4 the Us, more chances a country has of us helping them
2007-10-22 12:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by elle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A HUGE role.
2007-10-21 15:22:11 · answer #6 · answered by MadLibs 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The same role as the breadbasket (US) of the world plays in world affairs. Especially during embargoes.
2007-10-21 15:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by rance42 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
It is the most important thing. .. and always will be unless someone finds an alternate fuel.
It was the reason for invasion of Iraq, after all.
2007-10-21 15:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by Debra H 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I think it plays 2nd maybe 3rd to strategic military placement of troops.
2007-10-21 15:15:44 · answer #9 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
the precious has everything to do with why and what we do over there. much better to kill and thieve than to change our way of life. freedom my a$$ !
2007-10-21 15:10:41 · answer #10 · answered by ben j 3 · 4⤊ 3⤋