Originally Posted by White Fox

Anyone who has that intention for America is just plain un-American.

The consequences of socializing anything can range from ineffectiveness of the particular industry to its complete collapse under state control. Seeing as the oil business is vital to the entire functioning of the American economy (proof is seen in the effect high gasoline prices are having on the economy), anyone seeking a policy that would render this industry ineffective or useless is attempting to destroy the economy, which in turn will destroy our country as we know it.