“”what do we have the Saudis need we can gouge them on?””
Food!
Let them eat oil!
what do we have the Saudis need we can gouge them on? “
Women and booze?
Ya know, that's probably one of the best questions I've ever seen regarding the oil issue. Unfortunately, I don't think we have anything other military weapons, and we know how that works. Weapons sales are the life-blood of the military complex and we need that to keep out own factories going to defend ourselves. Although come to think of it, GE et al, could probably find other friendly countries to sell to.
Hmmm, that's really worth thinking about. Not being an expert on weapons manufacturing and distribution, I would still think that maybe we don't have to sell as much to Saudi Arabia. But then, there is always the arguement that if we don't provide the weapons, Russia or someone else will that we can't monitor.
Plus, we can always cut off the small amount of aid we give them - about 2.5 million. Doubt that would have much impact.