Thank you. I’ve actually managed to p*ss off several friends today by saying exactly what you just said.
Conservatives don’t want to see it. We’re being played big time.
Yes, I feel the same way. The last four years, the republicans gave Obama everything he wanted. Obama can’t come right out and support this so he has his buddies in Congress bail him out while still looking good to the Saudis.
Add me as another who is concerned about the unintended consequences of this - especially in the world court.
I get the sentiment, it is impossible to miss and it is emotionally satisfying, but this is a bad idea. It encourages lawsuits against us in foreign courts. If this takes root, we will suffer even more casualties among our troops as liability strangles commanders setting the already strict rules of engagement. I have not seen anyone talk about that, but it is a real concern that could not only cost money, but the precious lives of our men and women in the military.
It was, and remains, the responsibility of our elected leaders to deal with issues like this. I have said repeatedly that Saudi Arabia should be paying for the protection we have given them since the first gulf war, but this is a whole new ball of yarn and I don’t think people fully appreciate what may be inside.