if it was not for the OIL politics.. we would have found alternative energy sources when IRAN crisis occurred in Nixon's era.. i believe. and regan slashed all the funding and research. now, same thing i do not think it would flourish in near future. may be after 30 years.. sth might be in the horizon (O: if IRAN crisis could not result in an alternative source there is no way the current price will contribute to anything.. adjusted to inflation it should be $4./gal [ based with price of 1972] .. @ this this is how BUSH policy defended surmounting price after KATRINA.... ==================================================== as always what do i know (O: