I would have liked to see this guy run the country ...

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gut
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Oct 21, 2012 11:48pm
I Wear Pants;1301010 wrote:So you disagree that commodities are the property of the nations and people who they belong to?
I'm not saying that at all. I'm only recognizing that, historically, wars have been fought over resources. You mistakingly assumed I was talking about the US when I said wars would result from such a situation.
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gut
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Oct 21, 2012 11:50pm
O-Trap;1301197 wrote:No idea what they'll do. Not our responsibility (or right) to make sure they'll be okay, though.
I consider that an irresponsible perspective. A potential global war over resources, whether we are directly involved or not, is a concern we cannot simply ignore.
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O-Trap
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Oct 22, 2012 12:03am
gut;1301398 wrote:I consider that an irresponsible perspective. A potential global war over resources, whether we are directly involved or not, is a concern we cannot simply ignore.
If and when it happens, I agree. However, that war is no less likely to involve us directly if we do the bully thing ... in fact, I'd wager it's only more likely if that's the case.
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WebFire
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Oct 22, 2012 8:44am
Let's get back to what's important. What kind of bourbon?
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O-Trap
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Oct 22, 2012 10:15am
WebFire;1301496 wrote:Let's get back to what's important. What kind of bourbon?
LOL

Woodford Reserve
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WebFire
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Oct 22, 2012 10:15am
O-Trap;1301555 wrote:LOL

Woodford Reserve
Nice!
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Devils Advocate
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Oct 22, 2012 11:53am