America and Saudi Arabia, Sitting On a Tree...

The following video sequence marks the beginning of the film The Kingdom, and shortly and artfully tells the story of the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia starting in the 20th century, as well as some of its implications and its relationship to the attack of September 11th and continued government corruption.

Below is a map of the world, with the size of each country representing its oil reserves.

No wonder George W. Bush loves the Saudi prince enough to hold hands and give him some man-love...

It's good to know that Bush's love of wealth and power can overcome his bigotry against gays and Muslims - kind of warms my heart and brings tears to my eyes...