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In reply to the discussion: John Kerry: Up to Saudi Arabia to decide if women should be allowed to drive [View all]karynnj
(59,553 posts)Did you read any of the articles on the purpose of Kerry's trip? I suspect not - as it likely didn't interest you as it was just foreign policy. The goal was to soothe some of the anger various ME countries that were our allies. This is needed to have any chance to accomplish any of Obama's stated goals:
- To deal with Iran diplomatically - when SA and Israel would prefer a more military option.
- Israel Palestine
- To resolve Syria's civil war diplomatically -- when SA prefers we fight.
Kerry having any success in Egypt, SA, or Israel was very remote - but not going would likely guarantee things get worse.
Speaking out - stating what we know he and every American think on this more than he did - would destroy any chance he has to make the ME better. All for something that would not help the SA women - but would gain him praise on the left!