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by maxxxxx 3028 days ago
They buy a lot of expensive weapons so they are an ally.
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Maybestring 3028 days ago
They buy a lot of expensive weapons using a gift card from uncle Sam.

You've got the causal relationship backwards.

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maxxxxx 3028 days ago
What gift card? I thought they are living off oil.
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Maybestring 3028 days ago
US military aid is often in the form of dollars with the string attached that they be used to purchase weapons from US companies.
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