would you ever build a bajzillion dollar oil rig in the vicinity of a country which had decided to magically nationalize one, for any reason? not if you could

would you ever build a bajzillion dollar oil rig in the vicinity of a country which had decided to magically nationalize one, for any reason? not if you could find oil anywhere else. confiscating BP's equipment and whatever the hell else is not the fastest way to get the mess cleaned up. it's the fastest way to guarantee oil companies think twice about engaging in any capital construction projects in the vicinity of the united states.