Saudis Say They Might Back Sunnis if U.S. Leaves Iraq - New York Times

Saudis Say They Might Back Sunnis if U.S. Leaves Iraq - New York Times

There are two stories here. The first should be required reading by all, particularly those who support a rapid American pullout from Iraq. Those politicians who support the radical Democrat strategy of 'get out now' should rethink their position in light of the realities of the Sunni-Shia divide in the Middle East.

Most Americans, including many politicians and the fringe radicals have no clue about the realities of the Mid-east and the Arabian peninsula. We probably cannot control the outcomes there, but at all costs we should insure that no nukes find their way to the warring factions or to the terrorists either from Iran's nuclear program or from Pakistan or North Korea. The crazies are apt to use them against their Muslim enemies as well as targeting Americans and Israel.

The second story is about the twisting intrigue and personal ambitions of various players on the Saudi foreign stage. The Times would have been better off to omit this from the main story so as not to detract from the larger story about Saudi Arabia's intent.