Just wanted to say that the commentary here has been compelling. It keeps me coming back for more.

BTW: I gotta give an “Amen” to Old Salt for this:

“oil is the top concern – bar none. He who controls the world oil supply (if it can be done), controls the world. Oil is not evil. Oil is freedom for America and the West. Those who would deny America access to oil only strengthen our enemies. Those who are enemies of “oil” are also enemies of freedom”

Shades of “Dune” – “he who controls the spice controls the universe!”

If either McCain or Obama had the cojones to say this, and mean it, he’d get my vote.

Oh, and another thing: I’m with Fen & Buddy Larsen. That Chambers person lost me at:

“the Russian people really do not CARE what an Americna redneck in a trailer park thinks”

Very “Kossack” to me (ala Daily Kos). I can’t take Kossacks seriously. Sorry.