Oil is also a national security concern and since Obama and the democrats are killing our domestic energy production, we have a national security interest in not allowing the entire Middle East to fall into the hands of Islamists and communists. Obama, whether by stupidity,arrogance or complicity is lighting a powder keg that he cannot control.
If you can’t see that...then I can’t help you. I’m done trying to help you see the bigger picture. You are too stuck on ‘Blame Bush’ and ‘Big Oil’ crap.
Domestic oil production has been dropping steadily since 1970. Why? The same reason we don’t make shoes or clothes or TVs or anything else - it’s cheaper overseas. And since oil’s a commodity traded on a world market and you make the same amount of money no matter where you sell it, overseas production means increased profits. The oil companies aren’t in business because they like you; they are in business because it’s a great way to make money.