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Oil CEO on September 15, 2006 - 10:25am

I'm just laying out the numbers as I see collect them, man. I can't change history. As far as what I think will happen in the future, that would be pure speculation. Personally, I don't think US Presidents(or Vice-Presidents) have much control over oil production or where that oil goes. One of the biggest myths of out time.

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Oil CEO on September 15, 2006 - 10:28am

See them/collect them - you know what I mean. Coming to you straight from the "Ministry of Oil"(MoO).

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louGrinzo on September 15, 2006 - 3:24pm

Yes and no.

A President can't do diddly to make oil, but he or she can do a lot to curtail oil production, such as starting an unnecessary war just as peak oil is looming, to lock down a sizable reserve, raise prices, and spur conservation in the short term.

Purely hypothetical, of course.

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Oil CEO on September 15, 2006 - 3:42pm

Thank you, Sir. I needed that right about now. It is quite an honor. I love "Yes and No" answers as opposed to the "Yes or No" variety. I try to stay away from the hypothetical. I leave that for my dreams. For instance...well, nevermind.

Starting an unnecessary war just as peak is looming? Did I hear you right, Sir? Should I call in the Secret Service? You're not turning Doomer on us now, are you? We have a shot for that...why don't you just try to relax.

Sorry. I saw 'The Sentinel' last night. Not a bad flick. Eva Longoria, Michael Douglas, Kim Basinger, and, of course, everybody's favorite - Jack Bauer.

Not unlike '3 Days of the Condor.'

Purely hypothetical, of course.

Good to see you back, Lou. Give'm Hell.

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