Apathy.net - Oil

Saddam Offered To Leave Without A Fight

john — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:25:50 -0400

One month before the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Saddam Hussein offered to go into exile in exchange of $1 Billion. Contrast that with the Bush Administration's current request for another $195 Billion to continue the war.

Massive Attack On Iran Prepared

john — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:14:17 -0400

According to a recent study, the United States has prepared a massive assault on targets in Iran of both a nuclear and non-nuclear nature.

Cheney Knew Iraq Would Be Quagmire

john — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:12:33 -0400

In 1994, shortly after leaving office as Defense Secretary, Dick Cheney was asked to explain why president George H.W. Bush didn't move into Baghdad and topple Saddam. His response is quite informative given the current situation.

Peace Time Procurement No Way To Win A War

john — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:23:03 -0400

After the failure of several contractors to deliver badly needed equipment on time, the U.S. Military's procurement practices have been called into question by the Pentagon's Inspector General.

Five Years From An Oil Crisis?

john — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:49:31 -0400

With oil production increasing at the rate of 1% a year versus demand rising at more than 2% a year, it is estimated that a supply crunch will hit a critical mass within five years causing a significant jump in oil prices.

Will Gas Prices Drop Soon In U.S.?

john — Sat, 7 Jul 2007 10:37:29 -0400

While U.S. gas prices hover just under record highs, U.S. oil stocks are now at their highest point in nine years. Can we expect to see a drop in gas prices?

Motorists Hot Over Hot Fuel

john — Fri, 6 Jul 2007 09:17:50 -0400

Like all liquids, gasoline expands as the temperature gets hotter. Gas pumps in the U.S. measure a gallon of gas at 60 degrees F. When the temperature is over 60 degrees, you're not really getting a gallon of gas. This fact has prompted some motorists to take big oil to court.

Australia In Iraq For The Oil

john — Thu, 5 Jul 2007 08:49:57 -0400

It would appear that the United States is not the only member of the coalition in Iraq that is there for the oil. Australia's defense minister, Brendan Nelson, let it slip that Australia's motivation for continued involvement in Iraq is a result of a desire to maintain "resource security".

Iran and Venezuela Ally Against U.S.

john — Tue, 3 Jul 2007 08:59:41 -0400

Citing continued threats from the U.S., Iranian president, Mahmoud ahmadinejad and Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez met Monday before reports to lay the cornerstone of a joint petrochemical plant and an alliance.

Ron Paul: It Had To Do With Oil

john — Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:15:39 -0400

Maverick Republican candidate, Representative Ron Paul of Texas, announced his belief that U.S. intervention in the Gulf, particularly Iraq, is about protecting the interests of the oil industry. He went on to criticize the tax breaks and other subsidies the U.S. gives to the oil industry.

Bush Backs Big Oil In Fight With House

john — Thu, 24 May 2007 08:59:57 -0400

As the House of Representatives considers a bill to penalize price gouging at the pump, the White House has come out with a statement that it will veto any such measure.