The Libyan conflict

[Ian]

I think the biggest problems where oil prices are concerned lie in the markets - specifically the futures markets. Oil being a commodity on a par with gold,  traders continuously jockey to gain the best positions in selling and buying , with the inevitable result that the real cost of the product becomes almost irrelevant.  

It's this worrying market globalisation that, if it continues unchecked, will almost certainly result in companies wielding far, far greater power than mere countries in the future . I think it can be argued that in the case of some countries, they already do.

[DaveR]

Sahra Neeley a vivacious, beautiful student

How do you know she's vivacious? 

[Yorkie]

... .... .... will almost certainly result in companies welding far, far greater power than mere countries in the future .

That will make sure they don't come apart at the seams!    WWW

This is the price of fuel on the Isle of Arran!       £155.60

[Ian]

Ooops!  Corrected now.  Thanks!

[Trojan]

Sahra Neeley a vivacious, beautiful student

How do you know she's vivacious? 

I gave her some cash, so she could buy petrol..........

[DaveR]

"Once security is established Libya could be in a very good economic position, says the BBC's Aaron Heselhurst. It has no debt, an estimated $150bn (£91bn) of frozen assets around the world and 144m tonnes of gold. "

Given that's the case, surely we could submit an invoice for the cost of the UK military operation? Payable in Gold, ideally.