There have several diaries and/or front page posts here on "the" Daily Kos referencing the legalization of thievery that is known as the Hydrocarbon Law, which is also referred to as the "Iraqi Oil Law." Observing and participating in these discussions, as well as discussions with countless others off "the tubes," one can only conclude that there is a distressing lack of knowledge and information on this important issue. That's not terribly surprising, considering that the corporate media has completely abrogated it's responsibility on this (and so many other) issues.
If the Iraqi Parliament were to pass a Hydrocarbon Law that benefits the big oil companies to the detriment of the Iraqi people, there is littleZERO chance of long-term peace and stability there.
In this diary, I will attempt to provide some insight and reference material to help folks have a better understanding of what, exactly, the Hydrocarbon Law is, and why, exactly, we should oppose this thievery. If anyone has further helpful information, please post links in the comments so this diary can be as comprehensive a guide as possible.
Much, much more after the jump...
