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To: RandFan
In October 1973, Arab oil producers placed an embargo on a group of countries led by the US over their support for Israel during the Yom Kippur war. That policy came alongside a co-ordinated cut to oil production.

Yes, but they eventually realized that wasn't such a good thing long term.

But it did give us the song Low Rider, so it wasn't all bad.

4 posted on 03/30/2026 9:44:27 PM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway
But it did give us the song Low Rider, so it wasn't all bad.

Low rider don't use no gas now
Low rider don't drive too fast

5 posted on 03/30/2026 9:48:43 PM PDT by fidelis (Ecce Crucem Domini! Fugite partes adversae! Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, Radix David! Alleluia!)
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