Remember when France decided not to support our war and occupation of Iraq? And some media neo-cons derided French culture? And some called french fries, freedom fries? It was fashionable at the time to promote the idea that we were helping Iraq, building relationships, and bonding in a way that meant guaranteed oil and great … Continue reading French may take Iraq, America French fried
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Our guys are killed, Iraq’s oil goes to China, Britain
This news today from Wall Street Journal: BAGHDAD (Dow Jones)--A consortium of BP PLC (BP.LN) and China's CNPC Tuesday won the contract for Rumaila oil field - the largest oil field in Iraq and one of the largest in the world, the Iraqi Oil Minister Hussain al-Shahristani said. The consortium had been seeking $3.99 remuneration … Continue reading Our guys are killed, Iraq’s oil goes to China, Britain