Obama Speaks Oil Soars

[Thinking-long-term]

Encouraging the Uprising in Egypt doesn't seem to be such a good strategy now that it has emboldened other countries to join in, destabilized the Middle East, and driven Crude over $100 dollars a barrel.

Good Job Barry!

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[Thinking-long-term]

Just in time for the Summer Driving Season $5.00 a gallon gas.

[zipity]

Fantastic job Barry, bringing democracy to numerous middle east countries with one speech in Cairo. Much more cost effective than Bush's attempt to bring democracy to Iraq.

[ameiko]

Feb 23, 2011 21:05:13 GMT -5 zipity said:

Fantastic job Barry, bringing democracy to numerous middle east countries with one speech in Cairo. Much more cost effective than Bush's attempt to bring democracy to Iraq.

Yeah... Barry speaks and the world acts.

Gotta love liberals. What democracies are you referring to? There isn't one in Egypt, nor in Libyia. Nope, the only two are Isreal who Barry spits on and Iraq which Barry and his liberal buddies were against freeing.

Anyway, too bad he didn't speak up when jusy maaaaaybe it would have made a difference in Iran. Then again, like all good Muslims, Barack only wants secular dictators and US allies topples, not Muslim dictators who hate America.

Barrack is already praying to Allah that the Muslim brotherhood takes control in Egypt even as he gives the green light for Iranian war ships to sail through the Suez canal to menance our Isreali allies.

For such a supposedly brillant man, he sure doesn't understand that you're supposed to be NICE to your allies and NOT NICE to your enemies. Anyone want to bet that our other allies are looking at this in shock that Barry has ZERO problem backstabbing his friends in the back? Wanna bet they are gonna look at China instead for an alliance?

WORST PRESIDENT EVER!!! Bash on Bush all you want, he knew to respect allies even when disagreeing as well as the need to destroy and contain people who want to kill you. We have had more attacks, both successful and attempted, under Obama than Bush because Obama is a joke and lightweight who lacks the guts to get the job done. He wants to be Mr. Popular even if it means selling out his allies and country (oh wait, he hasn't harmed Kenya, my bad) so his Muslim brothers succeed in toppling us.

[Value Buy]

Feb 23, 2011 21:05:13 GMT -5 zipity said:

Fantastic job Barry, bringing democracy to numerous middle east countries with one speech in Cairo. Much more cost effective than Bush's attempt to bring democracy to Iraq.

Democracy?
The Army is running the country in Egypt.
In Libya, the protestors are already dividing the oil fields to the different tribes living in the country, ie, those with the most guns, although, in a small way, I guess we could call it Democracy.........

[fairlycrazy23]

I wonder if now might possibly be the time to start to think about maybe beginning to plan to allow investigations into whether we should increase our domestic oil production. No probably not.

[handyman2]

This impacts the people of America who can least afford it. All prices across the board will be driven up including our national debt which has increased 27% over the last two years. The fastest rise in history. Real belt tighting is on the way. The mideast situation is not going away any time soon. Sorry to say.

[ungenteel]

<<Encouraging the Uprising in Egypt doesn't seem to be such a good strategy now that it has emboldened other countries to join in, destabilized the Middle East, and driven Crude over $100 dollars a barrel.

Good Job Barry!>>

Say what??? .. people tire of tyrants and it's Obama's fault? .. when Raygun bombed Libya in an attempt to kill Gaddafi .. righties cheered ..... now, because Obama hasn't had whatever reaction that righties seem to want ... they are giving back door support to Gaddafi instead of support to those who want to rid their country of Gaddafi

[privateinvestor]

Obama Speaks Oil Soars


Stock market futures are down again this AM and traders are beginning to get spooked with the crisis in the Middle East. Meanwhile Obama has been on the sidelines watching and waiting to see which way the winds blow in Africa and the Middle East. USA citizens are getting out ASAP, and closing our businesses there. Qaddafi could leave his country in a mess which is what has the markets worried.

With oil prices @$105 per barrel, now might be a good time to invest in green tech or electric cars and accessories....IMHO

[privateinvestor]

Feb 24, 2011 7:41:22 GMT -5 deminmaine said:

Actually the Administration at first moved very tentatively in this crisis, which was probably the wise- certainly the safe- course of action. By initially seeming to stand behind the Mubarak dictatorship (SS Clinton's proclamation of Egyptian "stability") they have stirred some enmity towards them by the people. Whether or not it lasts remains to be seen. I am guessing they tacked quickly enough once the situation became clear, but who knows?
In any event, there was only limited impact that Washington could have on events there, which are unfolding of their own accord.

Then tell that to the USA citizens in Libya who didn't know what their country wanted them to do until Tuesday....Obama was seen as too weak and timid again by those who lived and work in Libya......

Obama has other things on his plate ie. Black History week so why should be he concerned about Libya and the USA citizens caught up in that mess??

And what about a little thing called "Somalia Pirates" who killed four or our citizens??

Where is the world leadership from our White House??? Or will Obama again aplogize for the Yacht that roamed off course and just happened to be near the coast of Somalia??

[billisonboard]

Feb 24, 2011 8:15:01 GMT -5 @privateinvestor said:

Feb 24, 2011 7:41:22 GMT -5 deminmaine said:

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Then tell that to the USA citizens in Libya who didn't know what their country wanted them to do until Tuesday.......

[glow=red,2,300]"What do I do?
What do I do?"[/glow]

Gee, I would think that anyone capable of getting themselves to Libya should be capable enough to not need to have the nanny state tell them what to do.

[privateinvestor]

Saudi Arabia in talks to raise oil output: FT

8:19 am ET 02/24/2011 - MarketWatch Pulse News Bullet

LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Saudi Arabia is in "active talks" with European companies to boost oil output in order to fill the gap left by the decline in Libyan production, the Financial Times reported Thursday. An anonymous senior Saudi oil official told the FT that Saudi Arabia is asking "what quantity and what quality of oil they [the European refiners] want." Oil prices have surged in recent days on worries over supply disruptions in Libya. Brent crude prices briefly soared above $119 a barrel earlier Thursday.

[zipity]

Yeah... Barry speaks and the world acts.
Gotta love liberals.

Democracy?
The Army is running the country in Egypt.

Cast thy bait upon the water and the pubsidoodles shall never disappoint. Thanks, you guys made my day.

[privateinvestor]

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is celebrating classic rhythm and blues on Thursday, spotlighting the music of Motown in a White House concert.

Stars invited to tonight's event include Motown icon Smokey Robinson as well as contemporary singers Sheryl Crow and John Legend, who will perform Motown hits. It's the latest musical tribute hosted by the president and first lady, and will be broadcast March 1 on PBS.

Earlier Thursday, Obama will hold a meeting of his Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.

He will also meet separately with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner.

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[Savoir Faire-Demogague in NJ]

Actually the Administration at first moved very tentatively in this crisis, which was probably the wise- certainly the safe- course of action. By initially seeming to stand behind the Mubarak dictatorship (SS Clinton's proclamation of Egyptian "stability") they have stirred some enmity towards them by the people. Whether or not it lasts remains to be seen. I am guessing they tacked quickly enough once the situation became clear, but who knows?
In any event, there was only limited impact that Washington could have on events there, which are unfolding of their own accord.

I agree 100% with Demogagues analysis. I think Obama played this correctly. No need for the US to stick our noses in this.

[Value Buy]

Feb 24, 2011 10:09:06 GMT -5 Savoir Faire-Demogague in NJ said:

Actually the Administration at first moved very tentatively in this crisis, which was probably the wise- certainly the safe- course of action. By initially seeming to stand behind the Mubarak dictatorship (SS Clinton's proclamation of Egyptian "stability") they have stirred some enmity towards them by the people. Whether or not it lasts remains to be seen. I am guessing they tacked quickly enough once the situation became clear, but who knows?
In any event, there was only limited impact that Washington could have on events there, which are unfolding of their own accord.

I agree 100% with Demogagues analysis. I think Obama played this correctly. No need for the US to stick our noses in this.

Never heard "From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli"?

Must agree with both of you though, until Americans are out, the

[handyman2]

Value Buy: You are obviously not a Marine or have one in the family. First verse of the Marine Hymn. A few duck walks to mess and back singing you well remember it. Hope this expands your world of knowledge.