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SHRED

(28,136 posts) Wed Nov 18, 2015, 11:17 PM Nov 2015

After 9/11

I don't recall an outcry against Saudis. Like keeping them out of the country.
Now with the Paris tragedy there's outcry to keep Syrians out?

WTH?
I'm confused.

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After 9/11 (Original Post) SHRED Nov 2015 OP

I have a sneaking suspicion this had something to do with it Jarqui Nov 2015 #1

It's all about power Hydra Nov 2015 #2

Jarqui

(10,126 posts)

1. I have a sneaking suspicion this had something to do with it

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Wed Nov 18, 2015, 11:25 PM

Nov 2015

List of countries by proven oil reserves
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_proven_oil_reserves

Saving the Saudis
http://www.vanityfair.com/news/2003/10/saving-the-saudis-200310

“It’s always been very clear that there are deep ties between the Bush family and the Saudis,” says Charles Lewis, head of the Center for Public Integrity, a Washington, D.C., foundation that examines issues of ethics in government. “It creates a credibility problem. When it comes to the war on terror, a lot of people have to be wondering why we are concerned about some countries and not others. Why does Saudi Arabia get a pass?”

Hydra

(14,459 posts)

2. It's all about power

Reply to SHRED (Original post)

Wed Nov 18, 2015, 11:52 PM

Nov 2015

We don't help people who are hurting, we help the people doing the hurting...and they "help" us in turn.

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