They have a purpose........

Most politicians are full of shit, but that's OK because,
Shit Makes the Flowers Grow!
Here's another version with the young ladies singing it with their daddies
Arlo and Willie
What got me started on this subject was a study I read today called
Forging a World of Liberty Under Law, U.S. National Security in the 21st Century
that confirmed a long held suspicion of mine that if the stated cost of oil factored in the money spent by the U.S. Military to protect it, then oil would be one of the most expensive forms of energy available to us here. We could probably generate electricity cheaper with hamster execise wheels for christ's sake!
So check it out....Sec 1:53 page 57 of 96
Quote: " Second, the oil we consume- at over $150 a barrel when U.S. Defense spending dedicated to keep oil flowing is factored into the price- contributes to climate change and the degradation of the environment."