Ontarian1981 Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Just wondering whether or not May and Trump will join Canada in standing up to Saudi Arabia in light of the probable torture and assassination of the Washington Post journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. Aside from Amnesty International and other human rights organisations, Canada has stood pretty much alone against this autocratic, reactionary Prince. Surely the other western countries must take action now after the Prince's main critic looks to have been permanently silenced' Just curious as to the mood of the UK public in this matter. I must admit when this thing with Canada happened, I was thinking why don't Canada mind their own business, but as things turned out I am now glad they said something. This Saudi Prince needs to be taught a lesson, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Both US and UK pulled out of a summit, Jamal Khashoggi case: Mnuchin and Fox quit Saudi summit http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45904904 Which considering they put upwards of £3bn in arms sales our way, is probably the best we can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafya Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 Saudi tv are saying Khashoggi died in a fist fight= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45923217 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ontarian1981 Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Both US and UK pulled out of a summit, Jamal Khashoggi case: Mnuchin and Fox quit Saudi summit http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45904904 Which considering they put upwards of £3bn in arms sales our way, is probably the best we can do. Yes, I am glad to hear that the west is showing a united front against this SA regime. I realise I am a little premature with my post, but I got sick of hearing about the Saudis breaking all ties with Canada over a tweet and yet no one stood with Canada on this matter until the Khashoggi incident. ---------- Post added 19-10-2018 at 19:45 ---------- Saudi tv are saying Khashoggi died in a fist fight= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45923217 If the Turkish accounts are true the poor guy wouldn't have had any fists to fight with. One report said he was dismembered while still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Saudi tv are saying Khashoggi died in a fist fight= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-45923217 Died in a fist fight, about as believable as a sight seeing tour of Salisbury. Interesting what Trump said, essentially they're important allies so it's not politically expedient to be critical of them, we'll just agree with whatever BS cover story they make up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halibut Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Trump is a coward and a liar with no principles at all - of course he won't stand up to the Saudis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Trump is a coward and a liar with no principles at all - of course he won't stand up to the Saudis. and what do you think of the rest of the worlds politicians who will do the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockdoctor Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Trump is a coward and a liar with no principles at all - of course he won't stand up to the Saudis. President Trump has been honest. Saudi Arabia spend a lot of money. If America and the UK didn't sell Saudi Arabia arms then Russia and China would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna B Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 President Trump has been honest. Saudi Arabia spend a lot of money. If America and the UK didn't sell Saudi Arabia arms then Russia and China would. Does that make it right? Saudi Arabia also supply most of the West with oil. Does that mean they should be able to get away with murder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 Does that make it right? Saudi Arabia also supply most of the West with oil. Does that mean they should be able to get away with murder? We get most of ours from Norway, Nigeria and, wait for it, Russia. The US get a lot of theirs from Canada and Venezuela. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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