Reply #16: Peak Oil, the end of the "Old World" ways of remaining dominant in the world.

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And the need to fine new ways.

Had things gone their way, we'd be witnessing a new era of American Imperialism.

I think they thought we'd gain a dominant position in the Middle East and with that and the petroleum assets there, we could continue our wasteful unsustainable ways and be more able dominate the rest of the globe.

Their sick vision failed, then our economy, and now here we are.