Our “friends” the Saudis

The least surprising story so far today: “Flow of Saudis’ Cash to Hamas is Scrutinized”

At least 50 percent of Hamas's current operating budget of about $10 million a year comes from people in Saudi Arabia, according to estimates by American law enforcement officials, American diplomats in the Middle East and Israeli officials. After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the Saudi portion of Hamas financing grew larger as donations from the United States, Europe and other Persian Gulf countries dried up, American officials and analysts said.

And the Saudis are getting money from us. But – whatever we do – let’s not disturb the caribou in Alaska and boost our domestic oil production.