Saudi Arabia’s myth of moderation
Consortium News
by Barbara Koeppel
08/17/07
Though the Bush administration blames Iran for “terrorism” in Iraq and elsewhere, the evidence of violent meddling is actually stronger against U.S. ally, Saudi Arabia. Still, the administration and the U.S. press corps routinely describe the oil-rich kingdom as “moderate” and a friend of “reform.” In reality, however, Saudi Arabia’s mix of religious extremism and political repression has made it a breeding ground for the likes of Osama bin Laden and scores of suicide bombers...
http://www.consortiumnews.com/2007/081607a.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Barbara+Koeppel
by Barbara Koeppel
08/17/07
Though the Bush administration blames Iran for “terrorism” in Iraq and elsewhere, the evidence of violent meddling is actually stronger against U.S. ally, Saudi Arabia. Still, the administration and the U.S. press corps routinely describe the oil-rich kingdom as “moderate” and a friend of “reform.” In reality, however, Saudi Arabia’s mix of religious extremism and political repression has made it a breeding ground for the likes of Osama bin Laden and scores of suicide bombers...
http://www.consortiumnews.com/2007/081607a.html
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
http://freepage.twoday.net/search?q=Barbara+Koeppel
rudkla - 17. Aug, 10:44
