what bothered me was..

When they announced the Gulf South Deal. Before that the price was going up and was $1.44 at the top. Now with all their reserves why did they have to split anything with anyone when they have their own drilling rigs and the like. It was a matter of time wasn't it! Me think they started drilling air and they decided to split the losses. Just my unsophisticated take. I mean, they drill, have the rigs,and the big reserves, and then....... they bring someone else in. Feel free to gab me to hell and back if you think i don't know what i'm talking about. Its just my take on it, that's all.