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.

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.