[Marxism] So much for challenges to American hegemony

[S. Artesian]

The real prize?  The fact is that Iraq's first oil-licensing round in 3 
decades was a resounding FAILURE.  Only 1 of 8 fields was awarded.  The 
other 7 either went no bid, or failed as bidders did not meet Iraq's 
production price ceiling.

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From: "Intense Red" <intnsred at golgotha.net>
To: <sartesian at earthlink.net>
Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 5:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Marxism] So much for challenges to American hegemony

"in 2009 we see a more stable Iraq regime and the west tightening its grip 
on the real prize --  Iraqi oil -- and the country littered with US bases. 
Few would have expected  such a turnaround a few years ago."