It is good to have friends but sometimes you need to tell them the truth, if for example, they have used poor judgment or are exhibiting destructive behavior.
 | Now might be the time! |
Nigerian Army killing protestors: Firing directly into an unarmed crowd at close range as they tried to flee. President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to control military abuse and restore security but has done very little since elected in 2015. In fact, the military has detained children, raped and massacred civilians. Meanwhile we are doing a brisk warplane and military equipment business which had been blocked by the Obama administration because of human rights concerns. |
Saudi Arabian military killing Yemeni fishermen: For some reason (maybe more oil?) we have chosen the Saudis over the Iranians. Since 2015, the Saudis have been conducting a clumsy and lethal campaign in Yemen, mainly from the air, dropping US supplied laser guided bombs. They have also been active in the Red Sea picking off Yemeni fishing boats from US supplied military helicopters. |
Israeli military “knocking on the roof”: a euphemism for hitting a building with bombs that are loud but “safe” to encourage evacuation before following up with total destruction.Rule: military euphemism means trouble. “Collateral damage”, “enhanced interrogation”, “knocking on the roof” – if you are the recipient of any of these, good luck, you will need it. |