Posted on 06/29/2014 10:14:31 AM PDT by wetphoenix
That sinkhole contains billions of bbls of oil.. As sinkholes go, it is not that bad.
Over 80% of Iraq's exports go to Asia and Europe. You want us to go back in and defend region's oil supply?
Gifts? I believe that Iraq is paying half a billion dollars for a dozen SU-25s that have probably been in storage for 15 years.
Putting that income stream in Putin’s pocket may not be such a great idea.
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