Reply #57: The fact that all of these oil companies have interests in Libya... [View All]

[AntiFascist]

is precisely what gives Gaddafi so much power. The whole point of these rebellions in the Middle East is to stop the accumulation and abuse of wealth by the few who hold all of the power. Of course is it in the best interests of the oil companies to continue dealing with the few who hold the power, but when the regime becomes crazy, or old, or unable to control its people, then the oil companies will be in favor of a powerful military effort to bring about regime change, and ensure that the new regime continues to enable a select few to control the oil resources.