Guess Who is the Largest Exported of Oil to the USA???

[M.D. Holloway]

May 2010 Import Highlights: July 29, 2010
Monthly data on the origins of crude oil imports in May 2010 has been released and it shows that five countries exported more than 1.00 million barrels per day to the United States (see table below). The top five exporting countries accounted for 66 percent of United States crude oil imports in May while the top ten sources accounted for approximately 86 percent of all U.S. crude oil imports. The top five sources of US crude oil imports for May were Canada (1.997 million barrels per day), Mexico (1.290 million barrels per day), Saudi Arabia (1.093 million barrels per day), Venezuela (1.011 million barrels per day), and Nigeria (1.004 million barrels per day). The rest of the top ten sources, in order, were Angola (0.423 million barrels per day), Iraq (0.394 million barrels per day), Russia (0.358 million barrels per day), Algeria (0.352 million barrels per day), and Brazil (0.312 million barrels per day). Total crude oil imports averaged 9.622 million barrels per day in May, which is a decrease of 0.119 million barrels per day from April 2010.

Canada remained the largest exporter of total petroleum in May, exporting 2.527 million barrels per day to the United States, which is an increase from last month (2.486 thousand barrels per day). The second largest exporter of total petroleum was Mexico with 1.428 million barrels per day.

[jyl]

Another argument for annexing Canada. C'mon, you know they want it.

[krystar]

let's just say we found some WMD's in canada and go take over

[john70t]

1812. Never forget.

[1990C4S]

That's a lot of dirty 'oil sands' oil.

[Amail]

Maybe my math skillz aren't up to snuff, but why are the YTD totals less than the monthly totals? Where does this report come from?

[1990C4S]

[Rick Lee]

I posted this years ago. Their embassy put out a press release through my company about it when they were feeling the need for some good PR.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by john70t

1812. Never forget.

Never forget that we fought Great Britain and WON that war, we didn't fight canada.
Our land increased because of the war also.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by Amail

Maybe my math skillz aren't up to snuff, but why are the YTD totals less than the monthly totals? Where does this report come from?

Does the YTD represent the monthly average so far? That's my best guess.

[MRM]

The US invaded Canada in both the War of 1812 and the Revolutionary War. In both wars the invasion of Canada was thought to be potentially decisive. Interesting trivia: in the Revolutionary War the invasion of Canada was so important that Washington hand picked his best general for the task. He selected a fighting general whose battlefield skill probably surpassed Washington's and whose loyalty and experience set him apart from his peers - Benedict Arnold.

There were several invasions into Canada in the War of 1812 but none were successful. The war ended in what looked on paper as almost a stalemate but which in practice was a decisive US victory. Although Britain held Canada and retained the strongest army on the continent, Britain never again threatened the US as a nation. Our territorial integrity went unchallenged and became unquestioned. Plus we got Andy Jackson and the cool Johnny Horton song out of the deal. So that takes a little of the sting out of losing out on Canada. Maybe we can trade royalties on Johnny Horton tunes for discounts on crude.

[azasadny]

I thought all Canada had was Tim Hortons, hockey and donuts?

[Mark Henry]

We have no interest in becoming a part of the good ol' USA...but we will sell you our oil.

Benedict Arnold was a loyalest, much of where I live was settled by the loyalists.

[Mark Henry]

Originally Posted by azasadny

I thought all Canada had was Tim Hortons, hockey and donuts?

You forgot weed.

[john70t]

We might have concluded that war with a stalemate, but Washington burned.

"The wars of America" by Robert lechy is a good read(long time ago). I think Washington and Howe both went to Westpoint together.

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by LubeMaster77

Canada remained the largest exporter of total petroleum

I knew that, and posted something similar last week, but it was in PARF and I was called names for posting the information.

The truth is out there.

[GWN7]

Originally Posted by MRM

The US invaded Canada in both the War of 1812 and the Revolutionary War. In both wars the invasion of Canada was thought to be potentially decisive. Interesting trivia: in the Revolutionary War the invasion of Canada was so important that Washington hand picked his best general for the task. He selected a fighting general whose battlefield skill probably surpassed Washington's and whose loyalty and experience set him apart from his peers - Benedict Arnold.

There were several invasions into Canada in the War of 1812 but none were successful. The war ended in what looked on paper as almost a stalemate but which in practice was a decisive US victory. Although Britain held Canada and retained the strongest army on the continent, Britain never again threatened the US as a nation. Our territorial integrity went unchallenged and became unquestioned. Plus we got Andy Jackson and the cool Johnny Horton song out of the deal. So that takes a little of the sting out of losing out on Canada. Maybe we can trade royalties on Johnny Horton tunes for discounts on crude.

Actually the Brits were ingaged with the Napoleonic Wars and another in Spain at the same time. Both little closer to home and both a little more important to them than a uprising. If it wasn't for the French sending ships and men, the outcome would have been a lot different.

[MRM]

Quite right. But if the invasion of Canada had gone well, there might not have been any need for Lafayette. The Brits were quite engaged in the Revolutionary War, despite commitments elsewhere. Their army was spread thin, but with the Hessians, they still had tremendous numerical superiority, not to mention arms and expertise. The professionalism and engineering expertise the French brought were almost as important as the guns and men. Like all good revolutionaries, Washington finally realized he didn't have to win, he just had to avoid losing. The French provided the means to avoid losing, which stretched out the conflict long enough that the Colonists and French were finally able to deliver the knockout punch together.

West Point existed during Revolutionary times, but Washington never attended. His only formal military training came during the French & Indian War where he spent much of his time surrendering and getting his command shot up. In fact, West Point was considered such a vital military installation that after the failed invasion of Canada, Washington sent his most experienced and trusted general to hold the Fort at West Point. Yep, you guessed it, Benedict Arnold. Major Andre had the plans to West Point in his shoe when he was caught. Arnold was alerted and was able to flee West Point before the alarm was raised. To this day West Point has a marker memorializing all commandants, going back to the beginning. The one representing Arnold says simply "Major General" with his dates of command.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by john70t

1812. Never forget.

Looks like some people weren't asleep during history class!

[tabs]

Originally Posted by MRM

Quite right. But if the invasion of Canada had gone well, there might not have been any need for Lafayette. The Brits were quite engaged in the Revolutionary War, despite commitments elsewhere. Their army was spread thin, but with the Hessians, they still had tremendous numerical superiority, not to mention arms and expertise. The professionalism and engineering expertise the French brought were almost as important as the guns and men. Like all good revolutionaries, Washington finally realized he didn't have to win, he just had to avoid losing. The French provided the means to avoid losing, which stretched out the conflict long enough that the Colonists and French were finally able to deliver the knockout punch together.

West Point existed during Revolutionary times, but Washington never attended. His only formal military training came during the French & Indian War where he spent much of his time surrendering and getting his command shot up. In fact, West Point was considered such a vital military installation that after the failed invasion of Canada, Washington sent his most experienced and trusted general to hold the Fort at West Point. Yep, you guessed it, Benedict Arnold. Major Andre had the plans to West Point in his shoe when he was caught. Arnold was alerted and was able to flee West Point before the alarm was raised. To this day West Point has a marker memorializing all commandants, going back to the beginning. The one representing Arnold says simply "Major General" with his dates of command.

Looks like some people were not only not asleep during history class but were paying attention as well...