, <b>The Fools Among Us: Oil Speculation: Taking Advantage Of Everyone?</b>

Friday, May 9, 2008

Oil Speculation: Taking Advantage Of Everyone?

'There may now be upwards of $25-$30 of speculation in the price of crude, which continue to soar despite growing stockpiles in the U.S.,' said Michael Fitzpatrick, an analyst at MF Global.


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The manipulation of the oil segment of the commodity market with the sheer impact of this form of greed being felt by every segment of our society, reflects on those of us who put themselves before others in their attempt to find profit within pain. In the United States, this "event" should be taking precedent over a flamboyant minister's idiot savant, a pantsuited demigod's abilities and senior POW's mental state.