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Laelth

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12. Precisely.

Reply to Lurks Often (Reply #11)

Fri Dec 13, 2013, 10:32 AM

Dec 2013

And the US had to know that this is what the Saudis intended when they authorized this purchase. Although our official foreign policy is neutral in regards to the Assad regime, it's clear that we're willing to let SA pursue their own agenda despite our alleged neutrality.

Very interesting.

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Interesting. Laelth Dec 2013 #10

Saudis get the most modern equipment to replace what they gave the Syrian rebels Lurks Often Dec 2013 #11

Precisely. Laelth Dec 2013 #12

Locking - analysis, not LBN muriel_volestrangler Dec 2013 #13