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Unread 12-03-2008, 01:46 PM   #117 (permalink)
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I don't know how helpful Europe could be, especially if they have their own economy problems. If our economy collapses, it will effect their economies, too.
that's why I said "not much...." the best they can do for us is humanitarian effort - food, medicine, etc.

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How long do you think the current oil reserves would last?
probably enough for war effort against invader

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Also, whatever local oil we have in the ground or under the ocean, it still needs to be refined and delivered. That's something that can't happen overnight.
That's what Texas and surrounding states are for. Some in North-eastern states as well.

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Shopping with Fort Knox gold might be a logistics problem. Also, the USA is not on the gold standard, so is there enough gold there? I don't know, so I'm asking.
probably enough for war effort
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