In case you thought the turmoil in Egypt was someone else's problem (Video added)

Egyptian Revolution Jan 25th 2011 - Take what's Yours! from JoeChaban on Vimeo.

For many Americans the rioting in the streets in Egypt, Yemen, Algeria and Tunisia are as far away as any other story that supposedly has no immediate impact on our daily lives.

FYI, the stability of the Middle East is as critical as any other national security issue as the chart of crude oil prices below shows.

The fall of governments that are "friendly" to the United States offers one opportunity. That for Islamic extremists who are always standing at the ready to take power.