One of bin Laden’s funding sources, House of Saud, since put in power by Mobil Oil in 1923, has never been a real friend, they just like dollars, not Americans.
I’d like the US to get along, and keep open lines of communication, with all other countries. Yes, including China, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, etc. And that includes Saudi Arabia. But let’s not delude ourselves that they’re either nice people, or our friends, or on our side.
From an editorial in today’s Washington Post.PRESIDENT TRUMP’S reaction to the murderous rampage in Pensacola, Fla., on Friday by an officer of the Royal Air Force of Saudi Arabia was insensitive and grossly insufficient. Three American servicemen lost their lives and eight were wounded by a Saudi wielding a 9mm Glock 45 pistol in a killing rampage that the FBI says is being investigated as terrorism. What does the president say? He finds it “shocking” and conveys the condolences of “very, very devastated” King Salman of Saudi Arabia and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and adds that the kingdom will “help out the families very greatly.”
Not a word from Mr. Trump about the threat of terrorism, or a shred of curiosity about motives and whether the Saudi officer was radicalized and by whom, or a thought about what Saudi Arabia could do to help investigate the shooter, or perhaps a lament that a pilot, a guest of the United States, would carry out such a horrific assault on his hosts, or even a worry about where the 21-year-old officer got the weapon. Mr. Trump quickly pivoted to say there were a lot of countries participating in the aviator training program. He often performs this pivot, a telltale dodge. “There are a lot of killers,” he said once when asked about a leader who dispatches assassins abroad. “I think there is blame on both sides,” he said after Charlottesville.
Mr. Trump has an inexplicable blind spot for Saudi Arabia. He has no trouble insulting in the vilest way people from other Muslim countries. He is hostile generally to people from “shithole” countries. After a terrorist attack in London, he said on Twitter, “These animals are crazy and must be dealt with through toughness and strength!” But when a Saudi carries out an attack on a U.S. military base, Mr. Trump becomes a spokesman and apologist for the king.
He’s destroying us right out in the open he hides nothing. We seem not able to keep the snake from injecting his venom while Republicans stand guard. Our Constitution lacks a mode of action to deal with a traitor in the White house effectively when impeachment ineffective. Pray we can still vote in November, 2020 without having the election subverted.
Monchoxyz over 4 years ago
Left me speechless.
Ontman over 4 years ago
No surprise.
Ally2005 over 4 years ago
Trump has personally pledged allegiance to many countries. The United States isn’t one of them.
DrDon1 over 4 years ago
Follow the money!
Babs Maloney Premium Member over 4 years ago
Why are we teaching the Saudis how to fly again? Didn’t we learn anything after 9/11?
sandflea over 4 years ago
Ain’t that the sorry truth.
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
One of bin Laden’s funding sources, House of Saud, since put in power by Mobil Oil in 1923, has never been a real friend, they just like dollars, not Americans.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 4 years ago
I’d like the US to get along, and keep open lines of communication, with all other countries. Yes, including China, North Korea, Russia, Afghanistan, Iran, etc. And that includes Saudi Arabia. But let’s not delude ourselves that they’re either nice people, or our friends, or on our side.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 4 years ago
Countries have allies not friends. Charles de Gaul.
Bonita Voigt over 4 years ago
From an editorial in today’s Washington Post.PRESIDENT TRUMP’S reaction to the murderous rampage in Pensacola, Fla., on Friday by an officer of the Royal Air Force of Saudi Arabia was insensitive and grossly insufficient. Three American servicemen lost their lives and eight were wounded by a Saudi wielding a 9mm Glock 45 pistol in a killing rampage that the FBI says is being investigated as terrorism. What does the president say? He finds it “shocking” and conveys the condolences of “very, very devastated” King Salman of Saudi Arabia and his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and adds that the kingdom will “help out the families very greatly.”
Not a word from Mr. Trump about the threat of terrorism, or a shred of curiosity about motives and whether the Saudi officer was radicalized and by whom, or a thought about what Saudi Arabia could do to help investigate the shooter, or perhaps a lament that a pilot, a guest of the United States, would carry out such a horrific assault on his hosts, or even a worry about where the 21-year-old officer got the weapon. Mr. Trump quickly pivoted to say there were a lot of countries participating in the aviator training program. He often performs this pivot, a telltale dodge. “There are a lot of killers,” he said once when asked about a leader who dispatches assassins abroad. “I think there is blame on both sides,” he said after Charlottesville.
Mr. Trump has an inexplicable blind spot for Saudi Arabia. He has no trouble insulting in the vilest way people from other Muslim countries. He is hostile generally to people from “shithole” countries. After a terrorist attack in London, he said on Twitter, “These animals are crazy and must be dealt with through toughness and strength!” But when a Saudi carries out an attack on a U.S. military base, Mr. Trump becomes a spokesman and apologist for the king.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
Donald “The Lying Traitor” Trump. The best p-resident ever!
Kind&Kinder over 4 years ago
He’s destroying us right out in the open he hides nothing. We seem not able to keep the snake from injecting his venom while Republicans stand guard. Our Constitution lacks a mode of action to deal with a traitor in the White house effectively when impeachment ineffective. Pray we can still vote in November, 2020 without having the election subverted.
homeboy over 4 years ago
Trump has been terrorizing this country for quite a while and now the world too. he’s the perfect terrorist.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
Saudis are NOT our friends….fool!