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2007-07-30 Arabia

U.S. Set to Offer Huge Arms Deal to Saudi Arabia

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Posted by anonymous5089 2007-07-30 12:04|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 I know this is to counter the Russian deals to Iran, since Iran and Saudi hate each other. But, I just can't shake the feeling it is a deal with the devil.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2007-07-30 12:23|| 2007-07-30 12:23|| Front Page Top

#2 No advanced technology. There needs to be a freeze on any upgrades to Saudi military equipment until some real changes come down. What really needs to come down is the House of Saud.

Posted by Zenster">Zenster 2007-07-30 12:36|| 2007-07-30 12:36|| Front Page Top

#3 "Realist" foreign policy seems to be back under President Baker. Is there anyone the trunks have not alienated by now? Its enough to make you believe (or want to believe) the Carlyle Group conspiracists...I voted for Shrub second time around, there was no other choice! But this?

Posted by borgboy2001 2007-07-30 12:50|| 2007-07-30 12:50|| Front Page Top

#4 borgboy has the jest of my feelings.

Posted by 3dc 2007-07-30 13:34|| 2007-07-30 13:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Credit where credit is due: Debka announced this a few days before anyone else.

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-07-30 13:35|| 2007-07-30 13:35|| Front Page Top

#6 I don't like it, but, I can understand it.

We are not omnipotent and cannot just wave our magic wand and have everyone turn into good little liberal democrats (note the lower case).

We always have to play the cards we are dealt and we have to play the whole game not just one hand.

I hope that there is some significant quid pro quo here and personally would like it to be that the Sauds stop funding Wahabbism outside of SA.

I also believe that, AT THIS TIME, getting rid of the royal family would open the door for much worse.

There is nothing inherently wrong with tactical realism. The problem is when realism becomes strategic and you no longer believe in the principles of liberty for all.

Posted by AlanC">AlanC 2007-07-30 14:04|| 2007-07-30 14:04|| Front Page Top

#7 So we sell them early F-18s or F-16s; that way we clear out some surplus iron, gain some $$ and know exactly what the equipment capabilities are. also they are not state of the art, but close......

Posted by USN, Ret. 2007-07-30 14:30|| 2007-07-30 14:30|| Front Page Top

#8 It's not like the Saudis are going to get "wheels up" in any kind of real shooting war anyway.

Posted by Steve 2007-07-30 17:47|| 2007-07-30 17:47|| Front Page Top

#9 I'd also like to see the Saudis quit funding Wahabbism outside of SA. I'd also like to see the flow of jihadis into Iraq stemmed.

Posted by JohnQC 2007-07-30 18:21|| 2007-07-30 18:21|| Front Page Top

#10 Wheelz up is skary. Trust me. Thesen sucker's is fast, especially if you ain't got a paki instructor in de back. Best to wash them a get pictures taken mit.

Posted by Abu Dick Bong 2007-07-30 19:16|| 2007-07-30 19:16|| Front Page Top

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