The cover of the latest U.S. News & World Report implies that the magazine will explain “Why America Needs an Energy Diet.”

U.S. News does feature an article addressing the topic, but I found its featured editorial cartoon more compelling.

Since the online version is hard to read, here’s the script of statements emanating from the U.S. Capitol:

“We demand you energy companies do something about these high energy prices!”

“We can drill in ANWR.”

“Forget it!”

“How about off shore?”

“Are you crazy?”

“Clean coal?”

“Out of the question.”

“Nuclear power?”

“You’re joking, right?”

“Uh …”

“Well, don’t just sit there. Do something!”