Good grief, Welles, it's okay for Tech companies to make enormous profits in their heyday, but not for oil companies when their turn comes. Nothing lasts forever. While I believe oil will remain above mid-30's at least, and possibly even move to $50 or more if their is "an event", when the recession comes, most commododities will come down. As for now there is a shortage in several commodities. Phelps Dodge has outperformed all oil stocks. Why don't you blame copper for the ills of the world.