The price of crude has $10 worth of fear in it and $10 worth of speculation and when Wall Street isn't afraid, they don't bid the price up so high.
He can't proceed with the civility the rules require. All lawyers have to conduct themselves with honesty, integrity and civility. This isn't a street fight,
Speculators on Wall Street are responsible for prices going through the roof and now they have nothing more to be afraid of.