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EdwardBernays

(3,343 posts)
15. ehhh.. be careful
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 08:42 AM
Jan 2016

Everyone from both parties pretty much supports them, including Sanders:

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/sanders_policy_backing_saudi_intervention_needs_to_change_now_20150827

Plus as far as I know he's never voted against selling arms to Saudi Arabia... and I say this as a contributing supporter of his campaign...

Basically, all of America's politicians support this.

Which is no surprise, when you consider:

Saudi Arabia Continues Hiring Spree of American Lobbyists, Public Relations Experts

https://theintercept.com/2015/10/05/saudi-arabia-continues-hire-politically-connected-american-lobbyists-public-relation-firms/

Still, comparing Bernie to Hillary, well:

Saudi Arabia is in the market for a better reputation in Washington, D.C.

In September alone, foreign lobbying disclosure documents show the Saudi government signing deals with PR powerhouse Edelman and lobbying leviathan the Podesta Group, according to recent disclosures.

Edelman, the largest privately owned public relations agency in the world, is known for helping clients win favorable media coverage on mainstream outlets. The Podesta Group is a lobbying firm founded by Tony Podesta, a major fundraiser for the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign.

It seems we no longer care. tecelote Jan 2016 #1
we haven't cared since the 1950s EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #4
Did we care in the 1940s when we bombed Japan with nuclear weapons? oberliner Jan 2016 #24
well... EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #26
That was kind of my point oberliner Jan 2016 #27
Can't arms sales be stopped with executive order? JonathanRackham Jan 2016 #2
you got it all wrong EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #3
Our government loves cheap oil and LuvNewcastle Jan 2016 #5
It's a headscratcher EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #7
International law and the laws of war have long been malaise Jan 2016 #6
Laws are for the poor EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #8
Laws are for the poor, the weak malaise Jan 2016 #9
Or EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #10
Where is the UN? RandiFan1290 Jan 2016 #11
The UN is being blocked by the US EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #12
kick Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #13
I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times-- FUCK Saudi Arabia, and fuck the evil assholes Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #14
ehhh.. be careful EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #15
Thanks for that... it's such a horrible disgrace Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #18
Absolutely EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #20
The Great Satan Martin Eden Jan 2016 #16
It's not a new role for us EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #17
thanks-- hadn't heard of him but will check that out Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #19
It's also worth noting EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #21
gee, that sounds like a conspiracy Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #22
K & R for whole thread Duppers Jan 2016 #23
thanks! EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #25
Excellent thread, EdwardBernays. Thanks for posting it. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #28
Thank you EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #30
Kick Fast Walker 52 Jan 2016 #29
Thanks! EdwardBernays Jan 2016 #31
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