Let’s sell the Wahabbis weapons! I mean, it isn’t like they’re high strung, evil, and hate us or anything, right?
The US is hoping to contain Iran by building up the defences of Saudi Arabia and the neighbouring Gulf states.
In the past, Congress proved difficult over arms sales to Saudi Arabia, reflecting Israeli objections but also because of Osama bin Laden’s links to the country. But, focused on the midterm elections, concerned about saving US jobs, and also regarding Iran as a major threat, it is unlikely to create problems.
Ooo, I like how this article mentions the influence of ze Jooooooz. But really, how can America sell her soul for a few jobs? This has to be blocked. Write your congressional rep. American lawmakers are all scared right now about the upcoming election, which is in just 13 days. Make it clear that selling weapons to our mortal enemy is a deal breaker for you.
We gave weapons to the Afghans to fight the Soviets, because the Soviets were our enemies, and then later the Afghans attacked us. We gave weapons to the Iraqis to fight the Iranians, because the Iranians were our enemies, and then later the Iraqis attacked us. If we give weapons to the Saudis, what could possibly go wrong?
Methinks there is a shortage of glass. We should give them some nuclear weapons.
“Methinks there is a shortage of glass. We should give them some nuclear weapons.”
Naw, the Russians have the franchise on that. But we have warehouses full of the conventional stuff to sell. Profit’s just as good.
Not sure why you find that mentioning Israel’s objection somehow offensive. Or did Israel really not object?