Do you remember when several of Obama's lackeys talked about managing the decline of the United States (and for that matter, Western civilization)?

Most of us remember what an odd deal the Obama administration made with the Iranians. Most people criticized the deal, but focused on the nuclear aspects. What most people didn't realize is that we also lifted economic sanctions on Iran, thereby increasing their GDP by 100-150 billion dollars per year. When is the lifting of those economic sanctions taking effect? TODAY. Is it any wonder that crude oil prices are going down precipitously?

What are the consequences of all this? A number of coal, shale-derived oil, shale-derived natural gas, biofuel, and solar energy companies (including those he propped up via cronyism) have either gone bankrupt or are about to do so, and the major oil companies have taken quite a hit. All of this is part of the management of the decline of the U.S.

Not coincidentally, a number of other countries are really taking a financial bath, too, as a result of Obama's meddling. Russia, Saudi Arabia, Libya, and a number of other Muslim countries are severely destabilized as a result of drastically lower oil prices. Some of these countries may actually be wanting to drive down oil prices to bankrupt competition, particularly from North Dakota. In 1982 plus or minus a year, the price of oil went from 50 dollars per barrel down to 8 to eliminate American competition, before coming back up gradually.

For those of you not personally involved with the energy business like I am, the net effect on you is lower energy costs, and therefore, significantly deflationary pressure overall. Many Gulchers, and most people in the U.S,. will like this outcome. But as for me, the Iran deal was consummated at MY expense!