
Originally Posted by
smitty3268
4. That we are against dictators and religious fundamentalism, etc., and all the things you mention that are bad about Saudi Arabia? Well, we could, but the fact is that any invasion would almost certainly just make things worse. And to be a realist here, the US commits troops and money in it's own best interest. Standing up to dictators isn't in our best interest, not when they are friendly towards us - the reason they are friendly doesn't matter, only the fact that they are.