2007-11-01 09:07:35 · 19 answers · asked by namsaev 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Hee-hee - now stop bothering 'em by pointing out their logical inconsistencies - it drives 'em plumb crazy!
2007-11-01 09:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It never was about making oil cheap. It is about the control of the oil in the Middle East.
The "Iraq Hydrocarbon Act" that is one of the 18 benchmarks President Bush keeps referring to requires Iraq to open their oil to a foreign bidding system. Chevron, Shell, Standard, BP and others are waiting for Iraq to enact this legislation so they can bid to control Iraq's oil.
Iraq should be able to decide for themselves how they want to control their own oil!
ASIDE to Corrector; If you think Cheney won't resume his CEO position at Halliburton or Bush his position with The Carlyle Group when their term is over you are kidding yourself!!
Let's not forget they also have many friends in high places that also financially benefit from this war!
2007-11-01 16:15:09 · answer #2 · answered by Kelly B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't about cheap oil--rather the exact opposite. By creatnng a high level ofuncertainty in the Middle east with ongoing conflict, Bush has set up the foundation of the current high oil prices.
Bush--and the oil companies--are making billions because oil traders are constantly worried about the mideeast oil supply--and that ALWAYS results in higher prices. Keep it up for years--and you see the reslts.
2007-11-01 16:13:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If Bush wanted oil from Saddam, all he had to do was ask. Saddam was ready, willing and able to make a contract selling all his country's oil at a major major discount to the US for ever.
Saddam would have got on his hands and knees to make this deal. The libs of course are always going to distort the issues because they don't care what happens to us even if the terrorists kill everyone, just so long as Bush looses in the public eye.
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But take heart. We are winning this war whether the libs like it or not. Praise the Lord Jesus.
I Cr 13;8a
2007-11-01 21:18:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's not about making oil cheap, it's about making Halliburton war profits. the price for a barrel of oil is at an all time high, but oil company CEO's are making record profits. go figure
2007-11-01 16:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that don't make a lick of sense. It's equal to these theories:
1. Revenge for Bush I
2. To line the pockets of Halliburton, which lines the VP's pockets (although he has no stock in Halliburton)
3. Imperialism
4. For political gain (LOL)
2007-11-01 16:13:56 · answer #6 · answered by Yahoo Answer Angel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Never was about cheap oil. It was about controlling the flow and raising the price.
2007-11-01 16:11:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The economic and military policies of the administration has driven the value of the dollar down...therefore it costs more to buy the same thing.
Even oil.
2007-11-01 16:13:22 · answer #8 · answered by Triumph 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Russia (Putin) antagonizes the situation between the US and Iran. It is in Putin's best interest to keep oil prices sky high.
2007-11-01 16:11:18 · answer #9 · answered by heeby11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the oil companies are greedy...
2007-11-01 21:37:25 · answer #10 · answered by Jacob Dahlen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it was about oil and war PROFITS. This has nothing to do with making prices affordable for Americans.
2007-11-01 16:11:59 · answer #11 · answered by Chi Guy 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋