The Oil Drum | Energy Debate Fact Check #2 - Is Energy Independence Good For the Nation?

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howleyj on October 15, 2008 - 5:07pm

Yes, invasion would be a very bad idea.

That being said, the Mexican War worked out well for the USA. If the outcome had been different, then the oil fields of Texas and California would be part of Mexico.

Talk about alternate history.

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RollOutTheBarrel on October 15, 2008 - 7:23pm

... and if Russia hadn't flogged off Alaska - no Prudhoe and no Governor Palin

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