Discussion for article #239134
Certainly not on the same scale at all and I don’t mean to imply that, however, there is a certain parallel between the Saudis and their relationship with Islamic extremism and the Republicans with their base. The Saudis have overtly encouraged Wahabism, an extreme form of Islam, in financial terms and in terms of public support. Additionally, there’s no doubt they’ve also supported Al Queda and other Sunni elements in Syria and across the Mid-East. Now they’re on the receiving end of the monster they’ve helped create. They’re just not conservative enough for these people. I guess they’re SINOs, Sunnis in name only.
There’s a lesson in here, but doubtful either of these parties will find it.