On Thu, 10 Feb 2005, Jeff G. wrote: > Sure it is. Korea isn't near any countries that produce oil, thus can't > affect profits for the oil companies. On a slightly less tinfoil note, NK does happen to hold the entire city of Seoul hostage, and the state serves an important buffer purpose between the Westernized SK and China. Saying 'LOL OIL LOL' is all well and good when you're trying to keep the beat with the rest of Team Lefty, but it does tend to obscure a goodly amount of geopolitical realities. pe