[ahtu123]

But but but they're our allies! There's definitely some selective enforcement of our ideals. As long as it doesn't get in the way of military or business it's fine. This is the country that financed 9/11. It's not "racist" to be skeptical of Saudi Arabia.

[maxxxxx]

They buy a lot of expensive weapons so they are an ally.

[Maybestring]

They buy a lot of expensive weapons using a gift card from uncle Sam.

You've got the causal relationship backwards.

[maxxxxx]

What gift card? I thought they are living off oil.

[Maybestring]

US military aid is often in the form of dollars with the string attached that they be used to purchase weapons from US companies.