My biggest fear about Iraq

[Taverner]

Oil reserves are running low. REALLY low.

Venezuela, whom we get most of our oil from, has already hit peak. Saudi Arabia is rumored to have hit peak. Optimistic estimates predict we have 20 years before we hit world peak. This still doesn't take into account the oil in which it will take more energy to extract the oil, than it would provide. With all this in mind, we are nearing world peak alot faster than we expected. Some think maybe as short as 5 years before we hit peak.

Now go back in time - to the first Gulf War. Bush I doesn't invade - why? He says it will be a quagmire, but the real reason is that he wants to isolate Iraq. He wants a blockade, not just to keep materials going into Iraq, but to keep oil from going out.

Then over the next couple years, the rest of the world burns through its oil reserves. Soon Iraq is the last man standing with oil. Boom - invasion. The US is delighted that its the only player in this game, knowing it will reap ALL the Iraqi oil in a last minute oil grab.

At this point, we are fighting so that we can monopolize the last remaining oil in the world.

Some things to keep in mind - Bush's ranch in Crawford is completely self-sustaining and "off the grid." It survives on 100% reclaimed water, solar power and all of the vehicles are EV (Electric). Do you think for a minute that this is because W is an environmentalist?

Also keep in mind that W is no longer interested in pursuing alternative energy sources.

This is someone who is preparing for something...something very scary and very big.

[SheepyMcSheepster]

1. yeah, i was having the same thoughts about junior's ranch today. nt.

[Taverner]

3. At the risk of turning up the geek-o-meter

I keep getting reminded of Frank Herbert's Dune.

Oil is the Spice Melange, and Bush's Crawford Ranch is much like House Corrino stealing a sandworm in preparation for the environmental shift on Dune (Children of Dune and God Emperor)

OK...Geek hat off...

[jono]

2. Link?

Do you have a link about Bush's ranch being "off the grid" and self-sustaining?

[Taverner]

5. WARNING: This is a GOP source link

"The passive-solar house is built of honey-colored native limestone and positioned to absorb winter sunlight, warming the interior walkways and walls of the 4,000-square-foot residence. Geothermal heat pumps circulate water through pipes buried 300 feet deep in the ground. These waters pass through a heat exchange system that keeps the home warm in winter and cool in summer.

A 25,000-gallon underground cistern collects rainwater gathered from roof urns; wastewater from sinks, toilets, and showers cascades into underground purifying tanks and is also funneled into the cistern. The water from the cistern is then used to irrigate the landscaping around the four-bedroom home.
(Informational resources from www.cowboysindians.com)

In addition to this VERY environmental friendly home in Crawford, President Bush also uses a propane-fueled Ford F-250 pick-up while at the ranch. Propane burns clean, with 60 percent lower ozone forming emissions than reformulated gasoline."

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The artcle will make you wanna :puke:, as it derides Kerry for his SUV, and goes on about how "green" Bush is...but here's the link:

http://www.gopusa.com/commentary/lsarrach/2004/ls_0429.shtml

[billbuckhead]

4. Worldwide, light sweet crude may have already peaked

The quality of the oil is also important. I've heard, Iraq is supposed to have the last large quantity of easy drilled high quality light sweet crude.

[whistle]

6. Perhaps this may lead to an answer for...

...the country's shortage of low cost housing. Just think in ten years, maybe less that growing number of abandoned SUV's and Humvee's that no one can afford to drive any more will make nice sleeping units along the nation's highways.:shrug:

[Taverner]

9. Hmmm I imagine a hummer could be comfy if

You rip out the seats and put a nice bed in it :)

[kera]

7. could you elaborate

on that please, what do you mean by something big ?

[Taverner]

8. No more oil - that's pretty big

No more oil, then no more goods being shipped to us cheaply. It will have to be shipped by transport that does not run on fossil fuel. Goods will still arrive, but expect a 200-300% price increase. That means food riots, empty shelves, and business coming to a grinding halt. In other words, a depression that makes the 20's look like the 90's.

Now if we were wise, we could have spent the past 20 years using our oil to produce alternative energy sources. But right now, we're nearing the end.

Despite all this, there IS a solution, but I don't see anyone implementing it.

[Must_B_Free]

10. Don't worry

there's a guy in Taos, NM who has invented a light vortex generator that can produce loads of power for next to nothing.