As I recall, President Bush was criticized when he went to Saudi Arabia during the time oil was soaring at over $130+ per barrel to ask King Abdullah to increase output and Pelosi called him "pathetic." Then, shortly afterward the house passed legislation to sue OPEC b/c of high oil prices.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Congressional Insanity: Sue OPEC over Oil Prices
In a veto proof margin, no doubt enhanced by election political pandering, the House passes bill to sue OPEC over oil prices.