This cartoon...pretty much sums things up. While I can hardly claim to be the first person to theorize that not only has George Bush's entire presidency been a mission to line the pockets of his friends from the start, but the Iraq War is nothing more than a profit-seeking mission of identical intent... Just look at all the no-bid contracts awarded to companies in Iraq with ties to the Bush family and "Dick"...These ties were revealed years ago and continue to be ignored by the undereducated, redneck 'Sheep' of this country, turning a conveniently blind eye to reality once again...These are the same idiots that have elected him to office the past two terms...and I'm sure the same mindless people that are now opposed to the Iraq War and bitching the loudest about the price of gas for "My Truk..." The 'Sheep' are just as guilty as Bush and the oil companies in my opinion for aiding in the destruction of this country, buying into the terror hype and allowing their vote to be kidnapped by this administration.
Jonathan Alter of Newsweek brought up a great point on "Countdown" last week regarding offshore oil drilling explorations. He explained that Bush and "Botic's" assertion that we need to lift current embargoes on offshore oil drilling exploration...is nothing more than a political smoke screen. Bush/Botic supporters (i.e. the 'Sheep') will inevitably be duped into believing that their demand to lift these embargoes will ultimately drive down the price of oil...and subsequently the price of gas through an increase in supply and production of crude oil. Well, not so fast...What REALLY happens in these situations, according to Alter, is that the oil companies set up rigs in new locations...SLOWLY release oil output from the refineries for a tactical period of time...then, amazingly...they wait for the demand and PRICE of gas to go up, ultimately deciding to increase output and release their reserves...AND CONTINUE TO RAKE IN THEIR RECORD PROFITS! What he claims makes a lot of sense. Think about it...the traditional models of supply and demand are thrown out the window here. More refineries will have nothing to do with lowering the price at the pump. We've surpassed the $4/gallon mark. Do you really think prices will go down in the future? Don't hold your breath.
Now, like so many had predicted...the truth about the REAL reason we entered into the Iraq War finally comes out 5 years later...The proof is now in the pudding. These companies have been working there "pro-bono"...? My Ass. This is no shock these companies were rewarded no-bid contracts. What a coincidence that now that the price of oil is at record highs, these companies have an inside track to scoop up the oil and profits when the Iraqi oil industry is eventually deregulated...Probably a few years from now, lobbied by a company with monetary and political ties to the Bush Family...Mark my words...You think "Sr." retired to some dusty ranch in Texas? Ever hear of the "Carlyle Group"? Kind of funny that Osama bin Laden's brother, Shafig has also been an advisor to this company along with Sr. and Jr. Bush...What a coincidence that we have allowed him to escape capture since 9-11...It's not hard to piece together people...Talk about the "Fleecing of America"...Thanks 'Sheep'...Do us all a favor and leave your vote at home this November...Please...I beg you. The pocket books of educated Americans with a mind of their own will thank you!
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