Here we go!

It seems that, even as we sit here drinking our coffee, Opec can no longer meet world demand, even at full capacity. By the way, while you were sleeping, a new Axis of Energy began forming to consolidate what oil does remain and, would you look at that, the United States was not included. Don't worry though, everything is under control. Nothing to see here. Move along.

Both of these stories are diaried at the Daily Kos by our friends, Jerome a Paris and Spiderleaf. Take a look.