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Thomas this a very informative blog. I was unaware of how much OPEC controls the oil dependent countries. What laws govern OPEC? Who are the major influences in the organization. Does the U.N. have any control over them? These facts would be intersting to know if you come across any articles in your research.It would be interesting to see some supporting trivia or pictures along side of the article. This information could be retrieved from another site or same site.
I appreciated the facts that used you introduced in recent articles as well as the vintage news cast from our reputable Tom Brocaw. This collided the past with the present and made me consider how great OPEC's influence had back 37 years ago and how it has only increased with our dependency on oil. It sickens me to think we have not made much progress with becoming independent in this country.I can see how they can be compared with the mexican drug cartel with their influence on thier people and politics.
Regarding blog #5 it seems we were persuaded to invade Iran under the pretense we were helping the people out of the control of Saddam. It seems George Bush maybe had another agenda under to move in have some control or alliance with this oil producing country. Other countries must see us americans as sneaky and greedy for this action.
Your blogs on this subject has been very intriguing and has left me with many questions.I would include pictures or graphs if they are related to the article and I would I would include the source next to the the title of the blog. I look forward to reading more of them.