Bush admitted there would be no increase in production from the Saudis. They said the same thing. It was a failed mission that made the US look weak and needy. Bad move.
Certainly the Bush administration is in great need of the advice of a geo-political genius such as yourself. Why don’t you call them tomorrow and offer them your services? Then we can expect a massive increase in OPEC production in about a week, two tops.
Mission accomplished.
Now we look to alternatives like drilling for our own oil...
My point is everything is not always as it seems.
And Bush isn't as stupid as you may think.