At EricMargolis.com, Eric Margolis explains his knowledge and encounters with the Houthi tribesmen of Yemen, whom he describes as “a bunch of rag-tag, pot-smoking, mountain bandits.” Margolis slams the Saudis as “snooty” and explains that many in the Arab world would like to see the Saudis get “a good kicking.” He writes:
The Saudis are now pleading with the US, Britain, Israel and Pakistan to go after the Houthis. Large cash incentives are being offered to anyone who will bash these insolent tribesmen. Trump, for one, is scared of another small war. He should be.
Interestingly, the obscure Houthis are the only Arab nation willing to retaliate against Israel for its savaging of the Palestinians. The powerful Muslim nations – Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey – are scared of Israel and don’t give a damn for the Palestinians.
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