Well, its already August. Its been a very busy summer. Let's jump right into the political and philosophical stuff.
Let me put forth the following theory;
1. There is a ruling class, (always has been to some degree, but today they are united world-wide, thanks to modern technology)
2. The ruling class has become very concentrated over the last 30 years especially.
3. Their main present goal is to Control the world's natural resources, Any way possible; whether through an illegal, trumped-up, pre-emptive strike against a major oil producer, like Iraq, or through sponsoring mercenary-led uprisings, in gem-rich countries like Liberia.