[Aurel]

The picture I get is that the Global economy is now run by a bully who has no other policy than go everywhere in the world impose its model. And the global economy model is:

1. Poor countries with cheap labor make the goods that rich countries can buy. Rich countries have R&D capabilities, and make money out of stocks, patents, etc...

2. At some point, poor countries become richer and want other poorer countries to do the job. Also, they start buying cars, and need more OIL.

3. There is not enough OIL for everybody, so the bully has to go grab what is left before everybody else.

So, the global economy model, based on oil and cheap labor, appears flawed in its very principle. If I am missing something, please let me know. I am just a french Stooge...

Aurel