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2016-05-18 Home Front: Politix

Lawfare: U.S. Senate Passes Bill Allowing Lawsuits against Riyadh over 9/11 Attack

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Posted by trailing wife 2016-05-18 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#1 Better late than never

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-05-18 05:07|| 2016-05-18 05:07|| Front Page Top

#2 Lawyer Full Employment Act™

Posted by Frank G 2016-05-18 08:59|| 2016-05-18 08:59|| Front Page Top

#3 The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, approved by voice vote, had triggered a threat from Riyadh to pull billions of dollars from the U.S. economy if the bill is enacted.

Fire up the printing presses . . . .

Posted by gorb 2016-05-18 11:55|| 2016-05-18 11:55|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm with G(r)om. It may be an indication that Congress is finally doing its job, but I am an optimist. Obama will likely veto this, but we can only wait and see.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2016-05-18 13:43|| 2016-05-18 13:43|| Front Page Top

#5 As I've been saying here for years "Any real WOT will start with elimination of the Saudi 'royal' family"

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-05-18 13:46|| 2016-05-18 13:46|| Front Page Top

#6 Why do I think "R'lyeh" whenever I see the name of the city?

Hmmm...

Anyway, I think the Saudi's check didn't clear or something. Maybe Iran outbid them. Either way, they are now the next failed state in the region.

Posted by DarthVader 2016-05-18 15:41|| 2016-05-18 15:41|| Front Page Top

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