Is there another way to measure profit?
There must be for you socialists as you contnue to believe 9% profit is being "bent over".
Why aren't there more companies flocking to get into the oil business if the margin is so "outrageously high"?[/QUOTE]
Use your head for a chage.
Exxons profit increased 56% between 04 and 06
Chevron 29%
Conoca/Phillips 91%
Marathon 315%
Don't be a dullard Schiada
It's not about margin it's about net profit.
9% on 500 billion is being bent over.