I'm still slightly iffy on the winfall profits tax.  If I knew for certain that that money would be spent reducing the debt, or paying for research on next generation, I'd be all for it.  However, the overwhelming feeling I'm getting is that the government would just use those profits for more of the same; stupid taxcuts, stupid programs, waste of money in general.  But, I do not support the oil companies efforts for new exploration.  That's not going to yield anything, and exploration over the last few years has been an investment loss anyway for the companies.  

I mean.. where is the responsible place to put this money?  I can't honestly think of anything on either the government side or the business side that warrants it.  

Sorry for the poor quality of the post, btw.  I'm at work, and trying to get it in during a break.