Quote Originally Posted by PharmaCan
I didn't consider my comments a flame on any one member but rather a flame on a way of thinking - perhaps the difference is too subtle so I'll refrain from same. Or, now that I re-read this, maybe U R saying people won't flame me??? LOL Either way, I'll remain polite.

No, you did NOTHING wrong here. I was just pointing out that there was no need to worry or think that another member was going to flame up at you regarding your stance. It's all good! When things get a bit hot we encourage people to take a step back and really review their posts before submitting a reply.:thumbsup:

This is not theory, it's historical fact. Bottom line is, Iraq, with the second largest proven oil reserves in the world, is producing virtually no oil right now. As far as the wells that were capped, it only goes to prove my point. The wells were capped because of US led embargo on Iraq, not because Sadaam wanted them capped.

Google "royal dutch shell mr. 5%" and follow the trail.
Right now their oil production is at about 2.5 million barrels per day and thats considering that they are only using 15 of the 80 rigs. Their present governments expectations are that they will be able to increase this to over 6 million barrels per day within a 5 year period if I recall correctly. As for the 65 that were capped it sounded like they were in such bad shape that they were actually an accident waiting to happen.

Have a good one!:s4:
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