Our Allies

If you get gang-raped in Saudi Arabia, you get a flogging to add injury to injury.

From the story:

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Shying away from criticism of key ally, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack called the case and the punishment "surprising" and "astonishing."

"While this is a judicial procedure -- part of a judicial procedure -- overseas in courts outside of our country, still while it is very difficult to offer any detailed comment about this situation, I think most people would be quite astonished by the situation, " McCormack said.

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Expect no harsh criticism of the Saudis from Chimpy.