US Ally Sets Execution Record, Washington Says 'Fantastic'...
When Saudi Arabia, a key US ally, racks up a record 356 executions in a single year, largely for drug offenses, the mainstream media mostly reports it as a neutral fact. What they consistently skip is the billions in US military aid and arms sales that grease the palms of this very regime. Since 2015 alone, the US has sold over $82 billion in weapons to Riyadh, a fact routinely ignored when
discussing their 'justice' system. One might wonder: how many public beheadings does it take to lose our 'strategic partner' status? Apparently, more than 356. Secretary of State Blinken likely has a full schedule, perhaps negotiating a new F-35 deal, or celebrating 'shared values.' After all, consistent human rights violations don't seem to impact the bottom line for Lockheed Martin, or for
American politicians keen on maintaining 'stability' in the region (code for 'oil flow').