Originally Posted by BFT3K

Once again - "oil from the gulf is primarily used up domestically" does not mean we are not paying market value for it.

The point being, if it was NOT drilled in the Gulf, we would still have to buy it at market value.

If that is the case, and as you point out - "we consume more than we drill out" how does this help alleviate our dependence on oil?

In other words, the need to drill here in the US, does not equal energy independence at all.

It is just another manipulative talking point.