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Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah
This vote demonstrates the success of a policy from Saudi Arabia to create an Islamic coalition in the UN. They have actively courted and seduced countries into joining this block of voters in response to financial incentives. It is the largest block of countries to vote together in the UN. Other nations, like the Europeans that depend on imports and trade fear this block more than the US. They also represent major allies of Russia and China. Of course these things are temporary. Since solar has become cheaper this year than fossil fuel and since China and Europe are major producers of solar and wind power it is likely the grip of Aramco will wane like "the dust in the wind".
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Before Trump, every President rode on a platform of energy independence, being freed from OPEC's tyranny. It may actually occur soon with Keystone pipelines, fracking, ANWAR, etc. So great to have a Prez who actually meant what he said while campaigning!