Its About Democracy, Not Israel.

A recent commentary ‘Failed Favoritism Towards Israel’ written by Prince Turki al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s former Ambassador to the US, in the Washington Post is a warning (or should I say, threat?) to America: Stop supporting Israel or else. The fact is that the Prince and his Ruling Family want the US to stop supporting democracy and freedom all together. “There will be disastrous consequences for U.S.-Saudi relations if the United States vetoes U.N. recognition of a Palestinian state. It would mark a nadir in the decades-long relationship as well as irrevocably damage the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and America’s reputation among Arab nations. The ideological distance between the Muslim world and the West in general would widen — and opportunities for friendship and cooperation between the two could vanish.” (Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/palestinian-rights-wont-be-denied-by-the-united-states-and-israel/2011/06/07/AGmnK2OH_story.html)

With his comments the Prince tries to get the American Administration and Americans to put their focus on the ‘self-determination’ of the Palestinians, rather than the ‘self-determination’ of his own people, not to mention other freedom-seeking citizens in the Middle East and Africa. This is not the first time that Prince al-Faisal is blasting the Administration for what he called ‘favoritism” towards Israel’s ‘occupation’ of the land called Palestine. From the moment President Obama was elected, al-Faisal has spoken out against the US support of Israel. This time it appears to be an ultimatum.

Prince Al-Faisal’s finger pointing at Israel is just a distraction, one meant to earn sympathy for the new race of 20^th Century people called ‘Palestinians’ who want to have a homeland. The Prince never wants to talk about why Jordan, where many of these people come from, or any other Muslim country, is not willing to find a home for these ‘Palestinians in the vast lands they occupy. No, a Palestinian State must be created from the biblical land of the Jews, squeezing them with borders that are indefensible.

Anti-Semitism continues to run rampant as a rallying ideology that has been fed to Muslims for 1400 years. The Prince, a spokesman for the family, Saudi citizens, and Muslims around the world, wants his society to remain a ‘Monarchy,’ governed by the Qu’ran, while the rest of the world is led to ‘Sharia Law’. Jews, a people whose Torah created the model for democracy in the Western world, are now being threatened by this Prince who feels empowered to instigate an even wider breach in American-Israeli relations than already exists.

This is a Prince who is defending the Islamic political ideology and understands that Israel is the only stronghold for democracy in the Middle East. He cannot justify the economic, political and social injustices in his society. So, like many of the Muslim leaders, Israel and Jews become the focal point. To delegitimize and eventually eliminate Israel is the universal goal of Muslims, leading to a continent of ‘true believers,’ and the spread of Islam in the Western world. This is his attempt to shut down the voices of democracy and freedom.

Fortunately, more and more Americans are becoming aware of the lack of equality and freedom that Islam and the Qu’ran preach to its followers. But, Americans are surely compromised by the need for Saudi support and stability (oil). Prince al-Faisal states: “American leaders have long called Israel an “indispensable” ally. They will soon learn that there are other players in the region — not least the Arab street — who are as, if not more, “indispensable.” The game of favoritism toward Israel has not proven wise for Washington, and soon it will be shown to be an even greater folly.”

Americans, you are being warned again…and how Obama responds to this will be critical. He might very well want to sell out Israel because of ‘oil power’ and the illusion of stability the Saudis bring to the area. However, one thing the Prince got right is that they know that Obama will not be able to play up too much to the Saudis until after the 2012 election. The royal family will support Obama’s re-election, knowing the Republicans will not be so ‘politically correct.’ (i.e: Congressman Peter King)

Meanwhile, let’s take note that Israel is sitting on a huge deposit of oil and natural gas. Probably another reason this Prince is speaking out so candidly and openly. Oh, what the Arabs could do with more oil and gas resources…or how a little less compromising Americans would be if the US is able to shift some of its energy purchases to Israel. The war is truly over the differences of two civilizations, a Democracy vs. Sharia Law, but the battle for now is still over Israel.