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This is an insightful must-read op-ed in the NYT. Nicholas Kristof, the author, argues that the Islamophobia festering in the U.S. is fed by extremism fostered by the Saudis.

Source: Obama in Saudi Arabia, Exporter of Oil and Bigotry – The New York Times

Personally, I tend to support the conclusions, after all the evidence is clear.

But no doubt we will see Obama try to appease Saudi Arabia. Why?

Thoughts?