[SJackson]

$20 billion, some sources say $23 billion, to the Saudis and Gulf states, paid for by them.

To allay concerns in Israel, a $6 to $8 billion increase in aid, paid for by American taxpayers.

To prevent hurt feelings, and additional $13 billion to Egypt paid for by US taxpayers.

Total $40 to $45 billion, just under half paid by taxpayers.

As I occasionally note, our commitment to Israel is to maintain their military superiority over the Arabs. If we don't sell the Arabs (part cash, part aid) weapons at 4 times the rate we sell Israel, then we don't have to subsidize Israeli purchases with foreign aid.

[WhiteGuy]

$20 billion, some sources say $23 billion, to the Saudis and Gulf states, paid for by them.

THanks,

so who are the saudis buying from? US, the weapons manufacturers? some broker? Why the hell are we involved?