"A stunningly bad idea"
In a perfect example of Brownian motion as a template for diplomacy and international relations, the Bush Administration has proposed the sale of $20 billion worth of satellite-guided missiles to Saudi Arabia.
That would be the same Saudi Arabia from which 15 of the 19 September 11 hijackers originated, and the same Saudi Arabia which is busy exporting Wahhabism as a model of foreign policy.
Never mind the fact that Saudi Arabia is still technically at war with Israel and its not-so-secret nuclear weapons; apparently, it's more important to the Bush family to cement their already cozy ties with the House of Saud:
House members from both parties are calling on the Bush administration to delay a $20 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia and to impose tougher restrictions on how the Middle Eastern country could use the weaponry.
Last week, the Bush administration informally notified Congress of its intention to sell high-technology armaments, including satellite-guided munitions and naval vessels, to Saudi Arabia, which is a key ally in the region. Lawmakers have protested the sale since news first leaked of negotiations in late July.
“The idea that we are going to reward the Saudis with precision weaponry is a stunningly bad idea, and clearly deserves the full review of Congress,” said Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) in a press release.
Yeah, no kidding.