Archive for the ‘Oil’ Category

Vladimir Putin is using oil to gain power and control of the countries around Russia.  He just cut off oil supplies to at least half a dozen countries who need the oil to survive the winter:
Fears of a deep chill spread across Europe yesterday after a row between Russia and Ukraine over gas prices cut [...]

Kim Strassel has a must read at the Wall Street Journal that outlines how Sarah took down the corrupt Alaska establishment which had been taking bribes from the oil industry. It’s really impressive how she brought former Governor Murkowski, other high profile government officials, and the oil industry to their knees:
Frank Murkowski made clear he’d [...]

I wanted to watch all of the Rick Warren Forum tonight but wasn’t able to.  I saw part of Obama’s interview and I was not impressed. His answers were an exercise in circumlocution. And from what I’ve read elsewhere,
I was able to return to the forum at the last 10 or so minutes of [...]

School is starting soon, and with all the activity required to get our kids ready – in my case, my oldest son is starting kindergarten this year – the last thing most moms have time to think about is Russia’s invasion of Georgia.
On the surface, it doesn’t seem like it’s something we need to worry [...]