Better still, develop some real technologies that make oil obsolete,
and let them at each other's throats like they've been doing ever since
Moses.

Jose, you nailed it right on the head. If we made oil a nearly worthless
commodity, suddenly everything from the mid east would be back page news.
Then, they can dicker over who is 'holier' and all return to the 1400s like
they wish. Of course, nothing will change as long as we are dependent upon
them for their one natural resource, but it sure will be fun to watch when we
no longer need it!

v/r
Gordon
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