More on the Middle East

What I never even thought about the Egyptian Uprising is the effect of it on the neighbouring state, mainly Saudi Arabia. Could this turmoil have a domino effect? How secure would our oil supply be if the taps s9so to speak) were turned off? How soon would the west (us guys, the good guys) do something about it? can America stretch itself this far? Nope, she will have to let go of Iraq and/or Afghanistan. I would say Afghanistan as there are very few developed economic interests there. (Though apparently there might be a mass of mineral reserves ripe for the plucking). Tough call. $$$$$ or oil. The Ferengi, er, I mean, Yankee Traders have a tough choice.

Here is a good read on the situation: http://kunstler.com/blog/2011/01/the-earth-shifts-1.html