Sleazy, lying Saudis.
Perception is reality. Each person's reality is different from the next.
Even though we may share a perception of reality on one or more issues does not guarentee a shared perception of reality on other issues.
You could see it that way. I get it.
But, have a discussion with a group of friends on almost any topic and see what happens.
There is alwsys going to be descent. That descent is based upon perception.