Big Reason For Energy Self-reliance

If there was no Israel, no Jews, no Christians, nor any other infidels, the internal struggle within Islam would still threaten the world. When Muhammad died a huge rift appeared in Islam because Muslims could not agree who will take over. This bitter struggle between Sunni and Shia Muslims is greater than the hate that both sides have towards the rest of the world

The Deadly Sunni-Shia Divide — 2010-2011


When Iran develops the atomic bomb and a means to deliver it, its first target might be Israel but neighboring Arab States will also be in its cross hairs. Source is Agora Financial


Iran's First Move...

Source is Agora Financial

With total control of the Hormuz "oil chokepoint" in the Persian Gulf
and new power in "liberated" Iraq, the Iranians have a brand new foothold
for kicking off the long-awaited "Shia Revolution."
Source is Agora Financial

By blocking the Straits of Hormuz causing a worldwide oil shortage, oil prices will surge above $250/barrel. Gas and other products derived from petroleum, prices will soar. Even though most of America’s oil does not come from the Middle East, our economy will suffer along with the rest of the world.

We must be oil self-reliant by the time this happens. Even if the Middle East erupts before we start pumping, we can stave off much of the effect if we start exploiting our own oil reserves NOW!

Even if the rest of the world unites to defeat Iran, the damage will be done. All countries will have to depend on oil from Russia, Venezuela, and other countries trying to dominate world economies. We have more than enough reserves to see us through this calamity. We need to press Congress and state legislators start drilling NOW!

Iran Happenings

The general consensus is that the two political factions in Iran are two sides of the same coin, an Islamic ruled Iran.

There is also another ripple in the wind sweeping Iran. This wave does not have an open political party or leaders that are openly campaigning. These people are not allowed to be a part of the official political apparatus of Iran. The imams declare anyone not supporting an Islamic government as “not qualified” to campaign. But there are in Iran those that are ready to take advantage of a situation that would allow them to call for a democratic secular Iranian Republic. This I know not only form people like Amil but from acquaintances (Christian, Muslim, and Jew) with relatives in Iran.

I being the eternal optimist prefer to look towards brighter possibilities. If George Washington believed that the revolution would not succeed, we all Americans would still be subjects of the crown. There is no benefit in pessimism.

Today there was a Tweet from Iran that read “I gave my vote and now I am ready to give my life for a democratic Iran”. There is no way that I will desecrate that person’s patriotism, zeal, and hope with pessimistic oratory. When it comes to the human spirit, realism is just pessimism that beats up the hopeful sole. Idealism rarely triumphs 100% but it is the basis for the best form of government to ever come to mankind. It brought us a nation that was conceived, under God, with liberty and justice for all. It’s not perfect but way ahead of any other form of government. America, Czechoslovakia, Israel, and other free nations would not exist with out the idealism and determination of brave people.

What Can the Results of Negotiating With Iran Bring?

I just heard Mr. Hooman Majd on FOX NEWS. He says that we need be less aggressive with Iran. To me this goes against all logic. What is there to negotiate about with a regime that discounts the genocide by Nazi Germany, declares the United States as the devil, has a goal of eradicating a whole nation, and insists on developing nuclear weapons whose only purpose can be to dominate the region? This regime is funding terrorists all over the world with goal of conquering the world ruled by an Islamic Caliphate.

The major part of negotiations is for both sides to agree to some of each side’s demands. The west wants Iran to be a good world neighbor. Iran wants to eliminate all that do not embrace Islam, especially the Jews (now and all other faiths and non-faiths later as they are doing within their country.) The only thing that would appease the Iranian leadership is to sacrifice Israel and accommodate them in their desire to become a nuclear power. Even if we acquiesce to their demands what can they offer in return that would benefit the world in the long run? I can’t imagine anything at all.

It has been proven over and over again that might makes right and appeasement shows weakness in this region of the world. When Israel agreed to all the demands of Arafat and the PLO, Arafat rejected the offer. Israel agreed to all the demands and wanted just one thing in return. That was the acceptance of the existence Israel. This acceptance of the terms by Israel took Arafat by complete surprise. He did not think that it would happen and was forced to reject peace on no substantive grounds.

I can not see any resolution the tension between Iran and the rest of the world until Iran gives up its goal to dominate the Middle East by force.