Condoleeza Rice says that
pouring more than $63 billion in arms into the Middle East will promote peace and stability there.
"This effort will help bolster forces of moderation and support a broader strategy to counter the negative influences of al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Syria and Iran," she said.
In what way? Where is the cause and effect there? So the Middle East is ravaged by war, threatened war, and terrorism, and the best course here is to send more arms.
Burns said the sales to Saudi Arabia are in the U.S. interest because they serve to keep stability in the region.
Yes, and that is
obviously Saudi Arabia's
primary motivation:
The Saudi monarchy has methodically focused its military on pomp and equipment and spiffy uniforms, ensuring that it not acquire any real offensive capacity or the ability to operate as a coherent force. It does not want a competent, independent military contemplating a coup. These toys are really for the battalions of princes to play with.
I... really just can't stand it.
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