From: Adam <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the field.near
the bridge">

George Sherwood wrote:
> On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:02:27 +0100, Adam wrote:
>
>>>> "Astrakhan would operate in the Caspian Flotilla,
commander added."
>>> Interesting to see how it looks.  I am still not as impressed
with Russian
>>> kit as you.  I see many claims and few facts.  Probably one of the best
>>> Navy's tied up to the piers that exists.  But hard to
control the seas
>>> from there.
>>>
>> Yeah but the US thirst for oil is nicely replenishing the coffers. The
>> remaining Typhoons are back in the water (though the last Bulava test
>> failed).
>
> Only the US thirst?  Last I checked it was the world's demand.  You are
> sounding more like Phil.   But not replenishing as much as you might
> think or it could. Mostly replenishing the pockets of a few.
>

As you keep pointing out oil is denominated in dollars.

>> More & more ships are setting out for further & further afield.
>
> Not sure what you are seeing, but I wouldn't come close to making a
> statement like that.
>

I will let that one pass for the moment (though I may return to it).

Adam

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