That makes perfect sense. It still haunts me that George Bush kissed and held hands with a Saudi bigwig. And he allowed the Saudis to fly out on 9/11. Now I'm wondering if the choice to attack Iraq had a connection to Saudi long-term interests? It would have been better to hit Iran. Let us not forget the Clinton's transferred over $1 billion to Qatar last month. Somehow the US has been driven by the Arabs for quite awhile.
A little history will help you—the magic word is petrodollar.
Once upon a time the US dollar was backed by gold.
Then Richard Nixon happened.
Then the dollar was backed by oil.
Result—American Presidents and Saudi dictators become best buddies.
Life is simple when you follow the money.