Both of whom were considered to be "enemies" of the Saud monarchy and the Bushies. They accomplished price cuts by overproducing oil.

As a result, there was a glut of oil on the market that led to a period of overconsumption, more sprawl and more gas guzzling automobiles. Americans somehow "got the message" that there never was an energy crisis and those who wanted to conserve resources were openly mocked.

Now we are in a crisis due to the shortage of oil.