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2012-01-18 Africa North

Petrol shortages trigger tension in Egypt

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Posted by Steve White 2012-01-18 12:59|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Clearly, there aren't enough brains in Egypt.

Posted by Skidmark 2012-01-18 14:15|| 2012-01-18 14:15|| Front Page Top

#2 They're gonna ask Uncle Sugar to subsidize their oil? LOL.

On second thought, Uncle Sugar will borrow the money from China and do it. whimper

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2012-01-18 15:45|| 2012-01-18 15:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Uncle Sugar always comes through. We're getting ready to bail out the Euros. Don't think so? You wait and see.

Posted by Steve White 2012-01-18 15:58|| 2012-01-18 15:58|| Front Page Top

#4 Hey, we can show them how to make fuel from grain.
Oh wait......

Posted by manversgwtw 2012-01-18 19:15|| 2012-01-18 19:15|| Front Page Top

#5 This is what happens when a country runs low on money.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2012-01-18 21:12|| 2012-01-18 21:12|| Front Page Top

#6 We will bail out the EuroPeons, bet on it.
It is integral to maintaining the con for a little while longer. Image is everything when it comes to fiat currency.

Posted by bigjim-CA 2012-01-18 23:08|| 2012-01-18 23:08|| Front Page Top

#7 "...the subsidies distort the market, creating shortages..."

And every country is doing the same kind of thing.
As Reagan said, If it moves, tax it. When it stops moving, subsidize it.

Posted by newc 2012-01-18 23:47|| 2012-01-18 23:47|| Front Page Top

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