Attempted control of these hydrocarbon energy resources, through un-ethical means, by our current administration, whether for profit, or necessity, is showing itself in many forms, to be traveling further from thier grasp. The geologic realities of hydrocarbon supplies, set against the rampant, and increasing worldwide demand, I think, will show us all fairly soon ( within the next two decades ), just how finite this particular energy form really is, with the consequent negative repercussions that will ensue.