Posts Tagged ‘Oil’

Jan 07

Russia’s new cold war and the Democrats’ new no-to-drilling push

Posted at 10:00 am in Barack Obama & Democrats & Energy & Oil

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 [...]

Aug 13

Russia continues its attacks on Georgia; Condoleezza Rice responds

Posted at 8:51 pm in Energy & Oil

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 [...]