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jberryhill

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3. Post the picture of a US political figure of either party expressing contempt to Saudi Royals, ever

Tue Oct 16, 2018, 08:22 AM

Oct 2018

It's not as if murdering Khashoggi was the first nasty thing the Saudis have ever done.

What is particularly interesting about this common political trope - "look at so-and-so making nice with Saudis" - is that it makes appearances on both the left and the right of the political spectrum.

We cherish our photos of W kissing Saudis, etc., and they cherish their photos of Obama greeting Saudis.

It's amazing how much traction the same type of image gets on both sides. Bonus points if the political figure is a woman and puts on a head scarf.

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The pictures of Pompeo glad handing the Saudis are disgusting. [View all] spanone Oct 2018 OP

So, did Pompeo kiss his ring---or--------? nt Atticus Oct 2018 #1

Looks like he's thanking the king for a job well done. spanone Oct 2018 #10

republicans are into bowing & scraping before foreign leaders Achilleaze Oct 2018 #2

Post the picture of a US political figure of either party expressing contempt to Saudi Royals, ever jberryhill Oct 2018 #3

I agree these types will of course be polite treestar Oct 2018 #8

Is that Jared Kushner's BFF the crown prince in the top picture ... Botany Oct 2018 #4

top pic is the king....added the middle pic of crown prince spanone Oct 2018 #5

His training is coming along nicely. Baitball Blogger Oct 2018 #6

Disgusting in the extreme get the red out Oct 2018 #7

this incident aside, Pompeo always strikes me as a genuine asshole. Snooty and obnoxious. nt Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2018 #9