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Actually, its an alien invasion beachead.

ER — 9/13/2008 1:59:42 AM (archived)

But have they considered what will happen if...

a) They run out of oil OR
b) The world finds a substitute for oil

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Dubai - Bluh - 9/13/2008 12:37:23 AM
- Why don't we do things like that anymore? (n/t) - Lee - 9/14/2008 1:35:23 AM
- Fascinating. - TB - 9/13/2008 10:12:12 PM
- Actually, its an alien invasion beachead. - ER - 9/13/2008 1:59:42 AM
  - It may be that this is their plan for when they run out of oil. - alcaray - 9/13/2008 2:53:54 AM
    - Flawed logic - Bluh - 9/13/2008 7:09:09 AM
      - The trick is to build a thriving business/cultural center before the oil runs out. (n/t) - alcaray - 9/13/2008 8:06:53 AM
        
        The super rich will always need security and privacy. And Dubai has to spend their money somewhere. - Bowser - 9/13/2008 4:42:36 PM
        
        re: "... and reasonable weather" - Fox - 9/14/2008 1:35:31 PM
        
        The super rich also need a place... - ER - 9/13/2008 7:42:04 PM
        
        Beats blowing yourself to smithereens to get the same thing! (n/t) - Bowser - 9/13/2008 7:49:09 PM
        
        Mazeltov. - ER - 9/13/2008 11:21:16 PM
        
        You got me curious. - Bowser - 9/14/2008 1:17:24 AM

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