I think you're comparing apples and oranges.. the quote was energy production, from which oil only produces a part of that . There's coal, nuclear, even solar and wind.. in varying amounts.

yeah, we probably use too much oil and gas, but until a cost-effective alternative comes along, we're kinda stuck..

man, this thread is giving me flashbacks to the OT forum..;)

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)