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Hoo05Dave

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The relationship with Saudi Arabia has always been a transactional one. The


deal for military equipment is miniscule in the larger picture. We work with them based on their importance to oil markets, and their opposition to Iran. We look to MBS as a new potentially moderating force that will bring Saudia Arabia more in line with western ideals. We thought the same of Putin at one point.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of unscrupulous leaders around the globe. The irony in this case is that Turkey is trying to project moral authority.

Dissidents are also disappearing in Venezuela. I believe one recent prisoner there, Fernando Alban, committed "suicide" by leaping to his death from a building with sealed windows. The coroner found water in his lungs, and has himself gone into hiding. Par for the course from the regime there (going back to Chavez)... a regime held up by Cuba. Cuban intelligence has perfected the art of crushing domestic opponents.




[Post edited by Hoo05Dave at 10/17/2018 6:34PM]

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Posted: 10/17/2018 at 6:33PM



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