How is Saudi Arabia's push for $100 oil affecting the Biden administration's re-election efforts?
09/08/2023 •
Negatively impacting the Biden administration's re-election efforts. — A majority of the comments indicate concerns about Saudi Arabia's push for $100 oil and the Biden administration's decision to approve arms sales to Saudi Arabia. This is viewed as inconsistent with Biden's policies and can undermine the administration's credibility.
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| 61% | 37 | |
| 28% | 17 | Mastodon |
| 7% | 4 | Bluesky |
| 3% | 2 | Hacker News |
| 2% | 1 | 4Chan |
| 66% | Negative |
| 24% | Neutral |
| 9% | Positive |
| 77% | 😡 Anger |
| 10% | 😃 Joy |
| 8% | 😱 Fear |
| 3% | 😯 Surprise |
| 2% | 😢 Sadness |
| 0% | 🥰 Love |
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- The Russians and Saudis might be actively trying to get Trump reelected by slowing oil production, which would raise gas prices in the USA during the election year. This is seen by some as a strategy that uses media outlets owned by billionaires to promote Trump and downplay Biden's accomplishments.
- The Biden administration approved a significant arms sale to Saudi Arabia, which some see as contradictory to its stance on discouraging hydrocarbon production in the US. By supporting Saudi Arabia, they may indirectly contribute to higher oil prices.
- Some believe that the Biden administration's decision to approve arms sales exposes contradictions in its foreign policy, with criticisms going beyond hydrocarbon production and pointing towards issues like potential human rights abuses committed by Saudi Arabia.
- Commenters express negative sentiment towards Saudi Arabia's push for $100 oil, seeing it as problematic for the Biden administration's re-election efforts.
- The media is seen by some as playing a role in shaping public perception on the issue, with accusations of certain outlets favoring Trump and downplaying Biden's accomplishments.
- The Biden administration has leaned on Saudi Arabia in the past, leading them to become more amenable to cooperating, potentially using diplomatic pressure to influence Saudi Arabia's stance on oil prices.
- Some commenters assert that there is no sufficient evidence to support the claim that the Russians and Saudis are intentionally raising gas prices in the USA to benefit Trump's re-election.
- There was mention of previous tensions between the Biden administration and Saudi Arabia over falling oil prices, with the Saudis attempting production cuts in response.
- The approval of arms sales to Saudi Arabia is seen by some as not an isolated incident but rather part of a larger pattern. There were mentions of previous arms sales, indicating a consistent financial support to Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia's push for higher oil prices is viewed by some as a potential economic challenge that could undermine public support for the Biden administration.
- Some comments express contrasting viewpoints on the implications of the push for $100 oil and its impact on U.S.-Saudi relations and global economic stability.