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In reply to the discussion: Biden Won't Penalize Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi's Killing, Fearing Relations Breach [View all]LymphocyteLover
(5,641 posts)33. at least we are changing our stance on the horrible Yemen war
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Biden Won't Penalize Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi's Killing, Fearing Relations Breach [View all]
Jose Garcia
Feb 2021
OP
How about halting arms sales and blocking Mnuchin's Saudi investment fund?
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2021
#2
Read the story carefully. There was action taken, just short of PBS (prince bone saw)
PSPS
Feb 2021
#7
Well, okay Mr President but just make sure Jamal Khashoggi is given the Congressional Gold Medal
yaesu
Feb 2021
#13
To prevent climate crisis, we must stop suckling at the middle east oil nipple.
Magoo48
Feb 2021
#34
Good to know Saudi Arabia can murder anyone living in the US and nothing will be done
ZonkerHarris
Feb 2021
#27
Actually they tried to kidnap others in the U.S. In Canada they arrested the terrorist.
rockfordfile
Feb 2021
#62
one of the most evil regimes in the world and this is the best we can do?
LymphocyteLover
Feb 2021
#31
US relations with House of Saud has been untouchable for 50-70 years. Needs to change but it won't.
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#38
Precisely. There are alliances, agreements and pacts we don't know about. I remember after 9-11,
Evolve Dammit
Feb 2021
#60
Butchered the guy and took him out of the embassy in pieces. This calls for a sternly worded letter.
jalan48
Feb 2021
#39
There are far more subtle and effective remedies to MBS that can be done behind the scenes.
erronis
Feb 2021
#45
As pointed out elsewhere (not on DU, however), Biden DID and will penalize Saudi Arabia....
George II
Feb 2021
#57
Thanks. Many of us have forgotten how international diplomacy should be conducted after...
George II
Feb 2021
#65