[caveat emptor]

What it does mean, though, is that the vast imported-petroleum needs of the West, India and China, and the resulting huge profits that pour into oil-exporting states, have super-sized the Middle East’s problems.

Yep, time for some down-sizing of the sheiks, mullas, presidents-for-life, and so on.

Start with ANWR, Grand-Staircase Escalante coal fields in Utah, new nuclear facilities including Thorium, and forget about the ethanol flim-flam (start a new Corn For Food program!). Oh, and if you're thinking of voting Democrat or some cute third party, don't.

[ClaireSolt]

I enjoy following the alternate fuels subject, and there is lots going on. When, I wonder will it actually impact our demand for foreign oil?