Quote Originally Posted by epxroot
I thought it would take us at least 7 to 10 years before we could even start using that oil?
I believe they've said it would normally take 7-10 but they are able to expedite it to 3-4 years. During that time the government should put more money into alternative energy; which honestly is something they should've done during the first oil crisis in the 70's.

Hopefully we will be able to curb the inflated rates of oil while seeking to become independant of oil all together.

I do believe Bush deserves some credit, but I think it's marginal. If congress does their part then we'll see how much offshore drilling would help drive the prices down.