Chavez: US Attack on Iran Will Spike Oil

Here is the latest from that wannabe kook, Chavez. He has nationalized the oil industry of his nation. He has nationalized the media of Venezuela. He is now busy changing their constitution so he can be president for life. Government sponsored paramilitary troops have recently opened fire on an estimated 250,000 student protesters who oppose his socialist rule. Chavez is doing all he can to be the next Castro. And Hollywood and Sean Penn tell us what a great guy Chavez is. Why, because he bashes our President. Go out and rent the movie Team America, World Police. If you have not seen it yet, you will be amused by the members of The Film Actors Guild, also known by the acronym FAG. Sean Penn is a member, which is a good roll for him.



Saturday November 17, 3:04 pm ET

By Sebastian Abbot, Associated Press Writer
Chavez, at OPEC Meeting, Warns US Attack on Iran or Venezuela Would Raise Oil Prices


RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- In his opening address of a rare OPEC summit, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned the United States on Saturday that oil prices would further surge if the U.S. contemplates an attack against his country or Iran.

Minutes after Chavez declared that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries should "assert itself as an active political agent," Saudi King Abdullah appeared to rebuke the Venezuelan, insisting that "OPEC has always acted moderately and wisely."


"Oil shouldn't be a tool for conflict, it should be a tool for development," said the king, a close U.S. ally whose country is the world's largest oil producer.


The OPEC summit opened Saturday in Saudi Arabia, with heads of states and delegates from 12 of the world's biggest oil-producing nations. Chavez warned that the U.S. should not target OPEC members for foreign policy reasons.


"If the United States attempts the madness of invading Iran or attacking Venezuela again, the price of oil is probably going to reach $200, not just $100," Chavez said.


While Iran has been in a standoff with the U.S. over its nuclear program, left-wing Chavez is a bitter antagonist of President Bush.


"We are witnessing constant threats against Iran. I think OPEC should strengthen itself in this capacity and demand respect for the sovereignty of our nations, if the developed world wants a guaranteed supply of oil."
It was the third full OPEC summit since the organization was created in 1960.


The run-up to the meeting was dominated by speculation over whether OPEC would raise production following recent oil price increases that have closed in on $100.


U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman called on OPEC to increase production earlier this week, but cartel officials have said they will hold off any decision until the group meets next month in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.


They have also cast doubt on the effect any output hike would have on oil prices, saying the recent rise has been driven by the falling dollar and financial speculation by investment funds, rather than any supply shortage.


Saudi Arabia opposed a move by Iran on Friday to have OPEC include concerns over the falling dollar included in the summit's closing statement after the weekend meeting.