February 9, 2011: we learn that Saudi Arabia read the riot act to Obama; Saudi will support Mubarak and Egypt. Obama is in over his head; does not know history of the Middle East or the importance of relationships
February 6, 2011: It looks like Mubarak has survived ... for the time being
January 31, 2011: Obama administration tells world Mubarak must leave; throws Mubarak under the bus
January 29, 2011 -- when it all began
Fox News:
Reports that oil fields in an OPEC country, Nigeria, could come under attack, taking advantage of the general unrest in the Muslim world. 10:00 a.m., January 29, 2011.
Boone Pickens:
Monday: oil prices up. Won't predict a short-term rise in oil prices. Back to his talking points on American independence using our own resources. He thinks "this" (the situation in Egypt) will "push America over the edge" -- finally get its action together and use our resources. "Cheaper, abundant, and ours" -- obviously referring to natural gas. 10:05 a.m. January 29, 2011.