My illustration is not a dissertation nor are pictures generally worth a thousand words.

This visual concept is one that people can handle. If you talk about trillions of gallons or 10,000 barrels per second the human mind does not grasp the numbers well.

To me it is more dynamic than seeing a photo of the North pole without ice.

If we do drill off every US state coast with oil we have gained about 5 months worth. Do it if you want and risk oil spoiled shores, but an alternative that exceeds 5 months of energy would be best.