Can we become energy independent in ten years?

It still amazes me that the Democrats and other so called "environmentalists" are resisting drilling for oil. I keep hearing "let them eat cake" when I think of it! No one is bucking alternative energy sources. Yes, we need to become energy independent. We all agree on that. However, there are 67 million cars that run on gas in the United States. Now, include every other gas powered vehicle, machine, ship, motor, etc. Does anyone really expect that we can become oil independent in ten years? They are sadly fooling themselves. We are many years from becoming independent on gas. Unfortunately, Congress' refusal to drill on American soil will end up hurting the very same people the Democrats/Liberals constantly insist they are helping. Many Americans cannot afford to spend $10,000, let alone $40,000 or more for a new car that will use hydrogen (which is currently made from fossil fuel), or batteries. They may keep their cars for fifteen, twenty years, or longer. What happens to these people as gas prices continue to rise over the next few years? You see, these are wonderful ideals that we all aspire to, to become independent on oil, but at this point it is not feasible for millions of Americans. We have to drill for oil to maintain the price of gas, to lower our dependence, and increase our security in a hostile world. Next, we need to develop a comprehensive energy policy that weans us from our dependence on oil, and lastly, we can then faze out gas powered vehicles, motors, etc. We are in the "baby" stages. Let's do it right, and responsibly, and not hurt our fellow Americans in the process.