"... One hopes he (Bush) won't make the same mistake again by ignoring the counsel of Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States, Prince Turki al-Faisal, who said in a speech last month that "since America came into Iraq uninvited, it should not leave Iraq uninvited." If it does, one of the first consequences will be massive Saudi intervention to stop Iranian-backed Shiite militias from butchering Iraqi Sunnis.... domestic pressure to intervene is intense.... supported by a new generation of Saudi royals in strategic government positions who are eager to see the kingdom play a more muscular role in the region.
'The Tinkerbells'
Because King Abdullah has been working to minimize sectarian tensions in Iraq and reconcile Sunni and Shiite communities, because he gave President Bush his word that he wouldn't meddle in Iraq (and because it would be impossible to ensure that Saudi-funded militias wouldn't attack U.S. troops), these requests have all been refused.... Saudi Arabia has both the means and the religious responsibility to intervene..... Options now include providing Sunni military leaders (primarily ex-Baathist members of the former Iraqi officer corps, who make up the backbone of the insurgency) with the same types of assistance -- funding, arms and logistical support -- that Iran has been giving to Shiite armed groups for years. Another possibility includes the establishment of new Sunni brigades to combat the Iranian-backed militias.... To be sure, Saudi engagement in Iraq carries great risks -- it could spark a regional war. So be it: The consequences of inaction are far worse."
2 comments:
Wonder did anyone inform the Saudi "Special" forces that there is not much jungle in Saudi Arabia.
Wonder if they walk around Riyadh with that camo?
It's all part of the strategy to surprise the enemy by baffling them with their stupidity.
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