Seemingly flying high but under the radar is this story from Asia Times discussing in some detail how the United States is losing the energy wars due to the incompetence of the Bush administration. By focusing all of its attention on "spreading freedom" around the globe, the U.S. continues to be effectively outflanked by Russia ("I looked into his soul..."), China, India and, of course, our close "friends," the Saudis.
There's simply too much important detail at risk to excerpt short passages here. I highly recommend reading the article itself in full:
http://www.atimes.com/...
Can someone please explain to me why our MSM hasn't put this information above-the-fold? Oh, silly me, I have my priorities wrong...prawns are more important.