So what was Brazils peak production prior to their recent find? Think their peak production is in the past or the future? Ok I accept your flawed argument that we can never pump more oil than we are pumping now. What is the harm in trying? Even if the price continues to go up it will not go up as fast if we pump more oil. If we pump an extra 1000 barrels a year, wouldn't it be better than buying a 1,000 extra from abdul? If we can't get back to 10 billion wouldn't 8 billion be better than 5?