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This article highlights the importance of a proper interpretation of the cables released. Knee jerk responses accusing a cable such as this, for example, as supporting the war on Iran is to lack the deeper understanding and nuance of the information being communicated.
Rather, I suggest, it shows that the Saudis view US as its merceneries, and that they are not friends of the US. I can't help remembering the plane that whisked the Saudis home, right after 9/11.
Originally posted by wcitizen
Rather, I suggest, it shows that the Saudis view US as its merceneries, and that they are not friends of the US. I can't help remembering the plane that whisked the Saudis home, right after 9/11.
Originally posted by wcitizen
Rather, I suggest, it shows that the Saudis view US as its merceneries, and that they are not friends of the US.
Originally posted by InfaRedMan
Originally posted by wcitizen
Rather, I suggest, it shows that the Saudis view US as its merceneries, and that they are not friends of the US.
Indeed! Great post wcitizen! However, the Saudis will only be 'protected' so long as the oil flows. It's a friendship of mutual convenience... nothing more.
IRM
Originally posted by wcitizen
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