cyppok, et al,
Yes, the current strategy could lead to unintended consequences; both militarily and "economically."
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This could develop a rift in the P5+1 consensus, as well as create a perfect storm for oil speculation. If the market of speculators perceives that the current negotiations will result in an act of war, they will start buying up oil, hold it in stasis, --- and create an artificial shortage. Then when the price is driven higher, sell it at a huge profit. The mere fact that the governments involved have threatened additional sanctions in a number of directions, and promoted the idea of a pre-emptive strike - have already driven the upward and given speculators a windfall profit. And this has helped Oil Speculators and has caused the Congress to lend its tacit approval through inaction.
Most Respectfully,
R
Yes, the current strategy could lead to unintended consequences; both militarily and "economically."
Originally posted by cyppok
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This could develop a rift in the P5+1 consensus, as well as create a perfect storm for oil speculation. If the market of speculators perceives that the current negotiations will result in an act of war, they will start buying up oil, hold it in stasis, --- and create an artificial shortage. Then when the price is driven higher, sell it at a huge profit. The mere fact that the governments involved have threatened additional sanctions in a number of directions, and promoted the idea of a pre-emptive strike - have already driven the upward and given speculators a windfall profit. And this has helped Oil Speculators and has caused the Congress to lend its tacit approval through inaction.
Most Respectfully,
R
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