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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forumsthe Saudis are blowing some serious smoke up trump's ass. they really want that arms deal.
and he looks so happy!!!!
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the Saudis are blowing some serious smoke up trump's ass. they really want that arms deal. (Original Post)
spanone
May 2017
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mucifer
(23,548 posts)1. everyone looks so happy
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)2. No steak and ketcup for you.
spanone
(135,844 posts)3. trump awarded.
Historic NY
(37,449 posts)10. OMG he's bowing to them...............
anneboleyn
(5,611 posts)12. He looks so bloated and awful. Like a giant orange pig. He also acts like a baby when he can't run
The show. What an embarrassment.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)14. "We hereby dub you 'Sir Kiss-r-ass Lies-a-Lot"
Now get the fuck out of here.
Wounded Bear
(58,662 posts)15. Nice participation trophy, Donnie...
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HipChick
(25,485 posts)4. Based on this report, it won't be so easy....
spanone
(135,844 posts)6. thanks...so congress has no idea what's in the deal yet...
don't think trump give 2 shits about human rights....but the rest of the world does.
"In the face of persistent reports of wrongdoing, Saudi Arabia has failed to rebut allegations or provide detailed evidence of compliance with binding obligations arising from international humanitarian law," the report states. "Under these circumstances, further sales under both the Arms Export Control Act and the Foreign Assistance Act are prohibited until the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia takes effective measures to ensure compliance with international law and the president submits relevant certifications to the Congress."
HipChick
(25,485 posts)8. Nope...all about optics so far...like most of the stuff he's done so far
gordianot
(15,238 posts)5. Compared to Trump the Saudi's look ecstatic.
Buns_of_Fire
(17,181 posts)9. He's already pining for the fjords. Or a TrumpSteak. nt
spanone
(135,844 posts)11. I hate broccoli...!!!!
hatrack
(59,587 posts)16. Oh, look! Cheeeeeldren!
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flamingdem
(39,313 posts)13. Arms to blow the remaining Yemenis to bits?
Do they really need 100B worth for that?