Arms are big business ..
The Obama administration has informed congress that it wants to seel arms worth around US$60 billion to the Saudis.
Andrew Shapiro said that "This proposed sale has tremendous significance from a strategic regional perspective".
Ofcourse , it will also help boost the economy..
This is not about whetehr it is the USA, UK or France who are doing the selling, but about the timing and the need...
Are we adding fuel to the fire and igniting another arms race when there is no need for one ?
Prince, spot on.
what is the possibility that those weapons would be used against Iran?
If this happened, then US will be getting money for weapons that will be used to achieve its goals!
I don't have ideas now. Can anyone imagine how such a scenario is possible?
Right on, Speed... we only hope that business / economic profit doesn't take precedence over life!
and who do the Saudi's need to be protected from that they went on am "arms" shopping spree?
Well done Obama, is it possible to use some of that money towards health reforms now :-?
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Arms business is an essential part of western civilization.
"If you want peace, prepare for war."
"If you want billions of dollars, make a psycho.war"
like supply and demand, a win-win situation for both, that's business
Go ahead
Your point is valid..
As I said, the UK has sold Tornados to the Saudis. India has bought MIGs and Pakistan has gone for Chinese and US aircraft. Even the UAE has signed a deal to upgrade its airforce..
My question - what is the point ?
Is it just to show off. is it to buy protection as you said ?
US economy gets a boost, Saudis get US protection.. Everyone happy.
The arms in question will never be used ofcourse.
war pigs
Yeah... The Propaganda against Iran's Nuclear Capabilities was always going to be fruitful for the US. Saudi & other Gulf countries have enough money to support the US economy, 'this way'.
they are gone sale arm then every American will without his arm how....?
how much was the kick backs?
'Terrorist' ... tell us something new ;-)