Internet Power Struggle Reaching Climax

Fredden wrote to mention a BBC piece discussing the U.S.'s poor image when it comes to Internet management. From the article: "It has even lost the support of the European Union. It stands alone as the divisive battle over who runs the internet heads for a showdown at a key UN summit in Tunisia next month. The stakes are high, with the European Commissioner responsible for the net, Viviane Reding, warning of a potential web meltdown. " We've previously covered this story.

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War for oil

[chihowa]

But Iraq didn't fuck with us. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. The only way Iraq fucked with us was by considering trading oil in Euros.

Gas prices are not cheaper here, but that doesn't prove that the war wasn't for oil. Who says that the 'war for oil' (if that's really what it is) is for the benefit of the lowly citizens of this country.

Exxon Mobil reaps record profits

Oil industry awash in record levels of cash

Oil Companies Experiencing Record Profits

You said that Bush was an oil man, well... it's the oil men who are raking in the dough right now.