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An illusion of a war on terror
Reader comment on item: What Riyadh Buys [in Washington]

Submitted by J.Shearer (United Kingdom), Dec 15, 2002 at 17:10

For a long time now it has been apparent that the war on Afghanistan and now the 'dance of the seven veils' in Baghdad are being carefully stage managed, to allow time to pass and American anger to subside. One can see this clearly, as the US adminstration shows no sign of any urgency.

Meanwhile the real culprits who are behind the jihad, that is being waged on the non-Muslim world, have been getting away with it. In fact they are invited to the White House and Crawford ranch on a regular basis.



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American human rights activist illegally arrested in Kuwait. [1271 words]John LockeOct 11, 2005 00:45
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Inquiry
[w/response] [82 words]
Ed MelikAug 29, 2005 01:57
What Riyadh Buys [in Washington] [1252 words]Ed MelikAug 29, 2005 01:52
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Terrorism Kuwaiti style. [1611 words]Ed Melik, KuwaitJan 21, 2005 04:41
honestly [190 words]HammadNov 3, 2008 00:32
simple reply [132 words]Abdul-Ghaphor M. HajjiehJul 31, 2009 05:23
Corruption in the US Embassy, Kuwait [834 words]Ed Melik, KuwaitJan 10, 2005 12:07
A COMMUNIST CURSES THE DARKNESS [208 words]ABUTOMJul 30, 2006 10:47
Wow, you've made some serious accusations [103 words]JeffMar 9, 2007 06:18
We expected America to save and preserve this fine world [97 words]LaxmanOct 8, 2004 14:52
United Saudi States of America [221 words]IJan 29, 2003 01:42
saudi buying us slaves [38 words]nathan serlinDec 20, 2002 11:23
The problem starts at the Top. [109 words]Erek WitheeDec 18, 2002 20:00
Let's contact our congressmen and women! [35 words]DianaDec 17, 2002 13:50
Did Riyadh buy the INS too? [37 words]Rachel NeuwirthDec 16, 2002 21:01
Could it be that this is just the tip of the ICEBERG?? [259 words]RM PaineDec 16, 2002 04:27
Surprised! [98 words]Allan TurkDec 15, 2002 19:32
⇒ An illusion of a war on terror [93 words]J.ShearerDec 15, 2002 17:10
Doubtful? [81 words]Tino ZahediDec 15, 2002 16:21
Idi Amin [50 words]Michael E. AllisonDec 15, 2002 15:56
They're good! [28 words]Joshua ScholarDec 15, 2002 12:25
What does Kissinger have to hide? [40 words]Keith O'DellDec 14, 2002 21:49
To commenter Alan Linden. Check the facts. [326 words]Ron McGail, PhdDec 14, 2002 20:14
Culture of " bakshish" in the Arab world
[w/response] [204 words]
Ron McGail, PhdDec 14, 2002 18:16
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I endorse Karsten Brasch's view point. [133 words]Hari IyerDec 14, 2002 14:43
Free minds value the truth [139 words]Edward ClineDec 14, 2002 11:17
Profs don't often need money. [92 words]A. J.Dec 14, 2002 03:31
One possible method to curb Saudi intolerance [118 words]Karsten BraschDec 14, 2002 01:23
Finally Explained [57 words]Roger HomefieldDec 13, 2002 21:34
Don't forget the media [251 words]Mark KayeDec 13, 2002 20:13
Disgusted [150 words]B. FureyDec 13, 2002 19:57
Good to note Hume Horan [182 words]BrendaDec 13, 2002 16:47
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Let's (bank)roll [90 words]MarkDec 13, 2002 14:33
Typical but infuriating nonetheless [8 words]Len StecklerDec 13, 2002 13:20
Thanks for your work [47 words]Galen WoodsDec 13, 2002 13:19
With friends like these... [84 words]Arlene SwartzmanDec 13, 2002 11:51
Department Of State [28 words]Warren HarropDec 13, 2002 10:34
Everyone loves to hate the State Department! [50 words]JeffMar 9, 2007 06:22
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Saudi Arabia is the leading terrorist country in the world [60 words]F. ShawkiDec 13, 2002 07:51
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freedom of speech
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You scratch mine, I scratch yours [109 words]Carey E. StronachDec 12, 2002 19:19
University staffs [45 words]JaninDec 12, 2002 18:30
Oil supply: what about Russian oil? [37 words]Ted BellDec 12, 2002 17:51
To commenter Rick Ragland, what's your price for oil? [56 words]Don CarlinDec 12, 2002 17:47
US Embassy treats Americans poorly [130 words]Don CarlinDec 12, 2002 17:43
Backscratching [76 words]Becky McClainDec 12, 2002 15:59
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Arab Money and Jimmy Carter [12 words]David NeubartDec 12, 2002 13:12
Foundational Erosion [381 words]Noel LeerskovDec 12, 2002 13:03
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The "Loophole Syndrome" [53 words]Ken HarrisDec 12, 2002 11:16
Saudi money to former officials [156 words]Brian KheelDec 12, 2002 11:01
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Saudi Money and the United States [247 words]Arlinda DeAngelisDec 12, 2002 09:17
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Selling America [28 words]Lawrence L. SmithDec 12, 2002 06:24
Oiled Palms [152 words]Dennis SpainDec 12, 2002 02:18
Mark [2 words]Thank YouApr 17, 2007 14:30
Mark [2 words]Thank YouApr 18, 2007 11:53
Thank You [2 words]AlexMay 24, 2007 20:16
Thank You [2 words]AlexJun 10, 2007 06:24
Let the light shine in [97 words]B. MurgatroydDec 11, 2002 20:15
This is the best explanation yet [47 words]Robert HanzDec 11, 2002 19:23
Revisiting The Arabists [90 words]Linda Staitz CookeDec 11, 2002 15:56
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Officials should display sponsors like race car drivers... [87 words]John SchaeferDec 11, 2002 13:15
To commenter Alan Linden [63 words]David CohenDec 11, 2002 12:49
Interesting [36 words]Alan LindenDec 11, 2002 12:04
Filthy Lucre [150 words]Jack AjzenbergDec 11, 2002 10:44
What the U.S. gets in return [93 words]Rick RaglandDec 11, 2002 10:39
Traitors in our midst [124 words]Glenn KlotzDec 11, 2002 09:38
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Pre-emptive bribing [52 words]Jeff BercovitchDec 11, 2002 07:40

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