WWI was priamrly the inspiration for my post. I wasn’t really questioning my self as much I was just posing the question. That said, I am not sure I understand what you are trying to convey in response? Do you think oil independence does much for ending turmoil in the middle east and for U.S. “security” and hegemony? Do you think U.S. interest are going abandon it just because joe sixpack can get to work without
arab oil?
I think the geography remains critical if there was nothing but sand…. Duty calls(hanging alphabet cards)
