Why aren't we drilling for oil?

[zimmy]

Most people don't own cars in Norway because gas is so expensive. The g.d.p is higher per capita, but it is a socialized country. The ones who are stupid about oil are not the democrats. The republicans want their followers to believe that gas prices would be lower if we drilled more. That is not true. Exxon and bp would increase their profits. Gas prices may drop a few cents on the dollar. Norway has the highest standard of living because it is a small country with government owned oil. I will ask the question directly Jim, do you want government owned oil in the US and 48% federal income tax rate for wealthiest citizens? Norway is a tax and spend country. It seems like the antithesis of what you have indicated you want in all threads but this one.