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Originally Posted by CliffFletcher
So U.S. support for Saudi Arabia has historically been about access to oil, and more recently as a foil to Iran. Today, the U.S. is close to energy self-sufficiency. And frankly, if I had to pick the lesser of two evils, it would be Iran (which is some respects, is one of the more socially-advanced countries in the region). As a geopolitical play, ditching Saudi and making up with Iran has a lot to recommend it. I suppose the biggest barrier is the U.S. relationship with Israel.
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Saudi Arabia also receives a ####load of military aid.
The American's probably aren't looking to turn off that tap any time soon.