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Old 12-29-2008, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BENZ-LGB View Post
Eventually two things will happen:

1. they run out of oil in the ME; or
1. we finally geyt our act together and find meaningful alternatives to carbon-based fuels.

When either one of those events occurs, they will:

1. lose whatever power they have now; and
2. will once again become irrelevant.
Assuming that at that point in life we don't need anything from that area anymore (Raw materials for this new energy source doesn't come from there), you are correct. HOWEVER, that will not solve the main problem. Mankind still will find something to squabble over. Mankind has fought before oil came about and will be fighting even after oil is over and done with.
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