This demonstrates just how stupid and arrogant Chavez really is. The U.S. refines almost all of the oil exported from Venezuela into salable gasoline. Chavez's threat to reduce sales to the U.S. is like cutting off his nose to spite his face. Personally, I'd like to see him cut exports. The subsequent REAL shortage of motor fuel that would ensue in the U.S. will provide strong impetus to spur citizens and their elected officials to rethink drilling in places rich in oil such as the vast fields in the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. I'm certain that the wildlife will be well protected.....and I say this as a staunch environmentalist. This would substantially reduce and perhaps even elimnate U.S. dependence on foreign oil. And in the interim, we continue development of alternative energy solutions. A little pain for a lot of gain. Go ahead Chavez.....stick it to us....and see what happens.....you sophomoric moron.....sheesh.