A difficult reality from 9/11 2001

[GordonJ]

The 5th fleet can't protect it.
The Billions of US weaponry in Saudi Arabia can't protect it.

There is just too much to protect. A well trained SEAL team (in my opinion) could close the Suez Canal and disrupt Saudi oil production overnight...and since we have for several decades, been training and teaching armies and special forces throughout the Mid East, I think it a bit naive to think that they all LOVE America.

We have created this dilemma. And I hope and pray I am wrong.

IF I'm wrong, the worst thing my students will have is a LOT of Extra Money in their Pockets to use on Entertainment, concert tickets, sports events and junk food.

Sure, there have been events, isolated earthquakes, tornadoes, Tsunamis which have devastated and killed thousands of people.

Sure, there have been other times when America was called upon "to save the world".

This crisis we ALL have created with our lifestyle, and those who have, will be able to afford the gas prices and will hold onto their jobs...but the man in the street has not seen or been a part of a movement, a world wide movement which is putting all at risk.

As I always have advocated, Be Prepared. IF nothing happens, make fun of me and laugh and use the Extra Money and the Food to have a party for your friends.

If there is anyone who doesn't believe we are dependent on Saudi Arabia, I'd like to hear your reasons why you don't believe this...maybe you know something I don't.

SEIZE the opportunity to get yourself and your community protected and if the Titanic does not hit the iceberg...then party on.

Phil, you've posted some very useful links...thanks as always.

Gordon Jay Alexander

PS. This time it IS different. It is bigger. It involves the World. Not even World War II involved as many nations as the Oil Crisis is going to effect.

Again, if there is anyone who thinks we are NOT totally dependent on foreign oil...let me know about it.

Originally Posted by Phil

Gordon,

We most Definitely Live in Some very interesting and trying times...

Then Again, As per So Many other threads on Recession related topics throughout SowPubs...

Seems Like it's been Going on for Endless Centuries throughout History in One Form or Another...

Whether... We Believe in what we read these Days or Not... Media related reports, writers, experts... Opinions etc. etc...

Life can Always be a whole lot Worse... And Change Quicker than Most ever realize...

For any SowPub members or those passing through that may be affected in some way by the events in Christchurch, New Zealand...

Hopefully all your family members and friends are safe and ok...

The epicentre in New Zealand was quite close to some of our Canadian friends and neighbors who have family members and friends nearby in New Zealand. They are ok, but definitely shaken and in shock of course but safe. If you have any family, friends or acquaintances in the affected area, please know our prayers are with you...

Hopefully the news from NewZealand will improve, and rebuild as quickly as possible with the least amount of tragedy affecting lives... Hopefully with some miracles along the way...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10708630

Devastation near New Zealand earthquake epicentre...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12575775

Regarding this thread and the overall World Crisis... and the American crisis as per some of Gordon's comments...

Stay Positive... Have extreme Confidence... Keep your Eyes, Ears & Mind...

Wide-Open to the Never-Ending Global Media and Believe in the Unbelievable!

Surprisingly! ... Amazing Opportunities and possibilities are yours for the Taking, pretty Much as per Gordon's little Schpeel...

Start NOW, today, not mousy rat, but rat now to DO something for yourself and for your family and for your community...

My Quick Picks on related topics... Definitely Worth Scanning...

Brainstorming, Idea Creation, Investment planning for the Good ol' “TURN-AROUND” Future...

You bet! | You betcha! ...

And Accelerating Out of the Great Recession ...

Either the Saudis step in or oil prices are going to the moon (and other predictions)
http://blogs.ft.com/energy-source/20...r-predictions/

The Great Recession and American Boomer Reality
http://www.thenewamerican.com/index....boomer-reality

For the wealthy, a return to luxury spending
http://www.usatoday.com/money/econom...ury21_CV_N.htm

The rich are spending on luxuries again
http://money.msn.com/saving-money-ti...6-e4090bdd94e7

Ten Things Americans Waste the Most Money On
http://247wallst.com/2011/02/24/ten-...most-money-on/

Fastest-Growing Nevada Now Booms With Unemployment, Stranded Homeowners
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-0...omeowners.html

Accelerating Out of the Great Recession ... making the most of the opportunities that will arise in the aftermath of what they term the Great Recession. ...
http://accelerating.bcg.com/
http://accelerating.bcg.com/press/whats_inside.aspx

Phil