Not until ~we notice~ that our backs are against the wall..

yes, and for that we have to turn 180 dg, and have a look - b'cus we dont believe anyting before it is right up in our faces ...

"we are held at wall-point.." :-)

"When you've got your back against the wall, you have to turn round and fight!"

- Former British PM John Major

I think that sums up how our politicians are going to deal with peak oil.