Why does it seem no Americans are able to comprehend this?

Iraq war 1990. Saddam lights oil wells on fire. Kuwait and Saudi up production to compensate. 2002, India and China becoming net importers of oil. Oil production maxed. In the event of a loss of oil control today, oil production cannot be dubbled in other countries to compensate. This means global recession in all countries. It means gas at the pump goes up to $20 a liter. It means no one can get to work anywhere if they depend on a vehicle. It means gas staions go bankrupt. It means shippers, airlines, insurance companies, refineries and the KY jelly corporation are on the street and everyone is looting. Does that sound better, or does being proactive and stemming the problem before it starts sound better? And why don't people understand this?