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To: nickcarraway

Trump’s really trying to like and get along with the Saudis. It would be a huge mistake for them to mess with the US.


2 posted on 03/29/2020 2:16:25 PM PDT by ryderann
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To: ryderann

Saudis have never been our friends.

“Keep your friends close, but your enemies even closer.”


3 posted on 03/29/2020 2:17:27 PM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: ryderann

[Trump’s really trying to like and get along with the Saudis. It would be a huge mistake for them to mess with the US.]


Everyone spies on everyone. It’s the only prudent thing to do. We certainly spy on our allies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Pollard
https://www.dw.com/en/german-prosecutors-close-case-on-nsa-spying-scandal/a-40814387
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/22/germany-accused-hypocrisy-claims-spied-usa/

And everyone “meddles” in everyone’s politics. Once again, it’s a matter of prudence. Buying influence is way cheaper than the alternatives.


5 posted on 03/29/2020 2:37:24 PM PDT by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room.)
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To: ryderann
All we have to do is withdraw our NAVY.
9 posted on 03/29/2020 7:57:52 PM PDT by Chgogal (Wuhan Virus, Chinese Virus, Kung Fu Virus - Wuhan Chinese Kung Fu Virus aka CCP virus.)
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