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In reply to the discussion: State Dept. carries out layoffs under Rex Tillerson [View all]7962
(11,841 posts)19. Only problem with that is the low oil prices we've had for some time
For several reasons, i dont see oil thru the roof like many years back. We have Higher efficiency in vehicles, advances in electrics, oil replaced in other areas, and the ME still not realistically dropping their output. Not to mention the Us/canada with our own massive supplies.
Russia is dependent on oil revenues & they're going to be in a tight spot in a few years because of continued low prices. Just the other day, oil inventory was 3x expected.
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From the WH means Controlled by Steve Bannon!! Trump is just the wild figure-head who gets
riversedge
Feb 2017
#24
It is almost as if some foreign adversary was instructing the new administration on staffing
mulsh
Feb 2017
#27
who needs diplomacy or expertise? We have a fucking army- we're going to invade and take their oil
Fast Walker 52
Feb 2017
#28