Ken Follett wrote:

> In one more futile attempt to understand the world... can anyone explain to
> me the connection between East Timor and oil? I read one line in a newspaper
> that made this connection but provided no background.
>
> ][<en

Yes--
The only possible trade good the East Timorese have to offer the US is English
as a Second Language cabbies
Driving gas guzzling, busted seal, oil dripping Taxis around NYC.

DD