Gee, you logic eludes me. But, yea you win. Go for it.
Yes. And, no. Basically, our state department, and certainly elements within the armed services, much prefer the sauds, to common sense.
Yes, John Bolton was an “odd-man-out pick,” by Bush for the UN slot. While Condi Rice did her mischief (and a half.)
However, before the summer of 2006, Condi was actually touted as a GOP nominee for the presidency. And, her stock tanked. Now we have Obama. He doesn’t know the players involved in ruining his reputation. He may decide to recover?