CanuckInUSA 0 #26 February 11, 2011 QuoteNothing. It's too small for the big oil tankers anyway. This isn't 1956. There is a large pipeline that's still in use. Obviously Europe and much of North America would like to see this pipeline continue to function. An unstable Egypt is in nobody's better interest. Not Europe's, not North America's, not the Saudis. Heck not even the Chinese who rely on Europe and North America to consume it's goods. Of course turmoil would locally help us here in Oilberta (contrary to what people think Alberta is America's largest supplier of oil). But while turmoil in Egypt may help boost the price of oil making Oilberta even more money, turmoil in the world economy is not what anyone should be asking for. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #27 February 11, 2011 QuoteQuote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. I really hope you are right. It's more likely that they will seek to appease as usual. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #28 February 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. I really hope you are right. It's more likely that they will seek to appease as usual. Wanna bet that the diplomats and politicians have already been contacted for US aid money? Catch 22 - if we don't help = Bad Ju Ju . . . We help - Bad Ju Ju . . . there is no win for us no matter what we do.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gzimmermann 0 #29 February 11, 2011 Catch 22 - if we don't help = Bad Ju Ju . . . We help - Bad Ju Ju . . . there is no win for us no matter what we do. You may be right. Better do nothing at all here. See what happens and if the rest of the world can survive without the US for once. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #30 February 11, 2011 Quotewhat happens if this turns out to be a completely peaceful transfer of power and turns into a true democracy for Egypt? Not so much for Egypt, but for the rest of the middle-eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia. Other dictators will be fearfully quaking in their boots, and ready to crack down hard on any citizens who dare to try and start such a protest movement. It would be nice to think that this could be the beginning of the movement of third-world middle-east nations into the modern era of government, human rights and prosperity. But I'm too skeptical for that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #31 February 11, 2011 QuoteBut while turmoil in Egypt may help boost the price of oil making Oilberta even more money, I kinda knew all along that the unrest in the middle east has always been a plot of oil capitalists in Canada. They pretty much just give away nanothermite technology to anyone that asks. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #32 February 11, 2011 QuoteQuoteIf Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Nothing. It's too small for the big oil tankers anyway. This isn't 1956. You seriously understate the importance, both economic and strategic, of the Suez Canal. Just because the largest oil tankers won't fit, doesn't change the previous sentence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #33 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote But while turmoil in Egypt may help boost the price of oil making Oilberta even more money, I kinda knew all along that the unrest in the middle east has always been a plot of oil capitalists in Canada. They pretty much just give away nanothermite technology to anyone that asks. South Park was right. Blame Canada!!! Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #34 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote But while turmoil in Egypt may help boost the price of oil making Oilberta even more money, I kinda knew all along that the unrest in the middle east has always been a plot of oil capitalists in Canada. They pretty much just give away nanothermite technology to anyone that asks. South Park was right. Blame Canada!!! Southpark is always right . . . IRT Canada.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mpohl 1 #35 February 11, 2011 Egypt has been liberated. So when can we liberate the USA? When will people take to the streets because they are unwilling to take it any longer? Another 30 years...? QuoteQuoteWhat's the opinion of Mubarrak? He's probably feeling a bit uncomfortable. Probably uncertain about his future. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 210 #36 February 11, 2011 QuoteEgypt has been liberated. That's some funny shit.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #37 February 11, 2011 Quote Of course turmoil would locally help us here in Oilberta (contrary to what people think Alberta is America's largest supplier of oil). I wouldn't go around advertising that, if I were you. You really don't want the US invading to find your WMDs."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #38 February 11, 2011 QuoteEgypt has been liberated. Well, sort of. They're free of one dictator. But they're currently under military rule, and that's neither "liberated" nor "democracy", as everyone in the media seems to be saying. If Obama was run out of office and turned the control of the country over to the U.S. Army, would you consider that "democracy"? I don't think so. It remains to be seen what and who will take over in Mubarak's place. Don't go celebratin' just yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atomr 0 #39 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. Eurotrash? fuck you trailer trash. read your history on the Suez conflict (thats if you can) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #40 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. Eurotrash? fuck you trailer trash. read your history on the Suez conflict (thats if you can) Wow - I guess a smiley makes it ok, right?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atomr 0 #41 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. Eurotrash? fuck you trailer trash. read your history on the Suez conflict (thats if you can) Wow - I guess a smiley makes it ok, right? well, i dont come on here and call American people trash (unless in reply to being called it myself) yes, England is smaller and weaker than than the USA, but our troops and people have fought side by side with American troops and people on all fronts since WW1, many Commonwealth troops lost their lives fighting along with US troops in Viet nam, including French troops before the US went to Viet Nam, just yesterday 2 British guys lost thier lives in Afghan, so please dont call us "Eurotrash" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #42 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. Eurotrash? fuck you trailer trash. read your history on the Suez conflict (thats if you can) Wow - I guess a smiley makes it ok, right? well, i dont come on here and call American people trash (unless in reply to being called it myself) yes, England is smaller and weaker than than the USA, but our troops and people have fought side by side with American troops and people on all fronts since WW1, many Commonwealth troops lost their lives fighting along with US troops in Viet nam, including French troops before the US went to Viet Nam, just yesterday 2 British guys lost thier lives in Afghan, so please dont call us "Eurotrash" I guess you are expecting England to invade and over run the "New Egypt"? It's likely that you are simply being too sensative.Is all Euro trash this sensative?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atomr 0 #43 February 11, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote If Islamic extremists take control, they also get the Suez Canal - what's the rest of the world going to do about that? Invade, install a new government. Same as always. But this time, we'll let the Eurotrash be the bad guys. The Suez under enemy control hurts them a lot more than us. They can do their own dirty work for a change. Eurotrash? fuck you trailer trash. read your history on the Suez conflict (thats if you can) Wow - I guess a smiley makes it ok, right? well, i dont come on here and call American people trash (unless in reply to being called it myself) yes, England is smaller and weaker than than the USA, but our troops and people have fought side by side with American troops and people on all fronts since WW1, many Commonwealth troops lost their lives fighting along with US troops in Viet nam, including French troops before the US went to Viet Nam, just yesterday 2 British guys lost thier lives in Afghan, so please dont call us "Eurotrash" I guess you are expecting England to invade and over run the "New Egypt"? It's likely that you are simply being too sensative.Is all Euro trash this sensative? no, but we can spell sensitive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #44 February 11, 2011 Quote Is all Euro trash this sensative? no, but we can spell sensitive Shame you can't spell color though.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #45 February 11, 2011 You know the thread is starting to drift when you start comparing your tomatoes (toe-may-toes) with tomatoes (toe-mah-toes). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #46 February 12, 2011 Quote Quote well, i dont come on here and call American people trash (unless in reply to being called it myself) yes, England is smaller and weaker than than the USA, but our troops and people have fought side by side with American troops and people on all fronts since WW1, many Commonwealth troops lost their lives fighting along with US troops in Viet nam, including French troops before the US went to Viet Nam, just yesterday 2 British guys lost thier lives in Afghan, so please dont call us "Eurotrash" I guess you are expecting England to invade and over run the "New Egypt"? It's likely that you are simply being too sensative.Is all Euro trash this sensative? I would think a self proclaimed knowledgeable Brit would see his country separate from the rest of the EU (and not just in money). England and the US act often in concert in the use of force. The rest of the EU prefers to leech off that sacrifice. Yet whine about the Americans doing it - having their cake and eating it too. It's well past time for the US to do this anymore. Even if the EUROTRASH paid us for it, the drain on soldiers and our fighting capacity is too high an opportunity cost. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,077 #47 February 12, 2011 Your one warning. Cut it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atomr 0 #48 February 12, 2011 Quote Quote Is all Euro trash this sensative? no, but we can spell sensitive Shame you can't spell color though.your telling me how to spell in English? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #49 February 12, 2011 QuoteQuoteBut while turmoil in Egypt may help boost the price of oil making Oilberta even more money, I kinda knew all along that the unrest in the middle east has always been a plot of oil capitalists in Canada. Well, that might be not too far from the truth. The problem is all the oil capitalists where I work (on an Imperial Oil lease) speak with a Texas accent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #50 February 12, 2011 Quote Quote Quote Is all Euro trash this sensative? no, but we can spell sensitive Shame you can't spell color though. your telling me how to spell in English? In all fairness, it's spelled "you're". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
