[Praxeologue]

Thus far, my layman's assessment is that:

- estimates were far too high in the past;

- the Feds are bringing them back in line;

- EIA estimates are subject to wild swings and low levels of accuracy;

- this topic is influenced by geology, not politics.

[DaveA37]

I would guess that odumbo and his crew had something to do with that report, they do not want the U.S. to be energy independent, which we all know “oil” would contribute heavily towards.

[Colonel_Flagg]

this topic is influenced by geology, not politics.

EVERYTHING in the Obama regime is political.