you should pay attention.

"The longer this drilling fight drags out, the closer it gets to the election, and the more damage is inflicted upon Democrats. If Democrats succeed at killing the bill, they lose. If Democrats concede to Republicans at the very last minute, Republicans win by looking like the people who care about gas prices. The Democrat loony base will be demoralized."

I have heard that the congressional ban on offshore drilling dies next month.

Bush has already lifted his ban so they will not have to vote on anything come September 30. It just goes away. Why do you think Republicans are jumping up and down like shaved apes again in congress?

Pay attention oil man and you may learn something.