A few days ago I read a piece, I can't recall where, explaining in detail how Bush bombing Iran could easily send the price of oil sky high in very short order. It made sense, and so did the article's conclusion: that for Bush to pursue this course of action would be insane.
This conclusion actually encouraged me. What was obvious to me would be obvious to all, including to Bush's rapidly retreating support group, and he would be controlled. I have always assumed that he can be controlled, that he does not yet have the power of a you-know-who.
Then it occurred to me, what if -- I know this is way far out, way conspiracy theory -- this was actually the plan? Clearly, a paradigm shift in energy use must occur in this country, and pretty soon. Clearly this is going to discomfit the hoi polloi a whole lot more than the wealthy. Clearly people are going to be pissed. And pissed off Americans are not that easy to deal with -- remember Andrew Jackson.
But pissed off Americans might be a hellofa lot easier to deal with if the pradigm shift came during a state of War. When the Prez would suddenly become Commander in Chief. When limits on his use of police powers, already seriously diminshed, would be diminised magnitudes more. When such powers might be much desired by an enfortressed ruling class.
But this is surely just me feeling scared and paranoid. Please tell me this is so, and I'll try to get over myself.
Thanks!