The oil fields are burning

“The reports aren't confirmed, but it looks like 3-4 oil fields are already burning in Iraq.”

“I wonder what the ecological/monetary impact will be.”

“$9.00 a gallon.”

“As if gas prices weren't high enough already.”

“Do you think Saddam ordered it because he knew he was on his way out? That is sad. His people are the ones that will suffer most from his ruthless actions. I can't believe anyone would support him.”

“France has set their oil wells on fire also in support of Saddam. j/k”

“Our gas prices are CHEAP compared to other parts of the world.”

“Shhit. Ecological soundness is hardly a priority in the U.S. You think they're gonna care about that in a separate country their in the process of dismantling?”

“Yeah, I know, but I liked it when it was around $1.25”

“if saddam pulls that stunt again, it is our solemn duty as backpackers to kick his ass.

thebackpacker first brigade”

“Dang, Rosie.

Where were you in the 70s?
We cleaned-up our act years ago. In fact, my mom was instrumental in having DeKalb Co., GA, build a water treatment plant several miles above Jackson Lake - where we resided at that time.

I proudly displayed my Ecology flag on my bedroom wall - just below my Rebel flag, which was just below my Stars and Stripes.


Our environmental practices stand head and shoulders above the rest of the worlds industrial complexi.”

“3 or 4 out of how many wells in the immediate vicinity? It will be interesting to observe if the Iraquis ignite the oil-filled moats around Baghdad.”

“Uh, by the way, there's currently a glut in world oil supply and they've been trying to prop up prices lately.”

“In the 70s? I was probably riding around on the Big Wheel a lot of the time.

While you may be right about clean up standards being better than many nations, they still suck. And Bushie is doing everything he can to weaken the efforts for corporations.

Do a search on Atlas Mill Tailing and see what you come up with...”

“Mutt -
I didn't bother to read the link "Cost Estimate". I assume it's the same 'ol hogwash about the war's unfair cost to American taxpayers.

Again, that argument is lame, lame, lame.

There are millions of Americans that directly benefit from defense spending. The Lockheed, General Dynamics, etc employees spend their incomes here, not, say... France. They buy cars, homes, bras, backpacks, etc, with that money.

I, personally, have pocketed prolly $100,000 (before taxes) in salary from various construction jobs on three different militay installations.

Take an Economics class, K?”

“gojo: "Officials estimate that rebuilding the Iraqi oil industry, if it is damaged, would cost $30 billion to $50 billion"

That's the only point I was making.”

“Yeah... sure.

I'm not falling for that little trick!

LOL!”

“Playing it smart gojo.”

“Smart?
Yeah - "smart".

hehe... that's me - "smart"!”

“Saddam lies again. He said he wouldn't burn oil wells.”

“The guy only cares about himself and power.”