Replies to post #17680 on Zeev's Turnips Patch-No Politics (ZEEV)

[AKvetch]

Sylvester, have you considered what would be the economic effect on us if the Saudis simply drastically cut back on the amount of oil they sell us, let alone cut us off entirely? Let's be realistic.

[mlsoft]

"BTW, there is precedence of US courts seizing foreign assets that then are awarded to the plaintiffs. Lots of precedence! If I was a Saudi with money in the US I will be looking for ways to get them out. At least part of it. But that's JMHO."
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sylvester....

Yes, there is a good deal of precedence for the seizure of foreign assets, but none that I can think of for a friendly nation, supposedly an ally - and therein lies the rub. It becomes more of a political question for us, rather than a matter of law. Ultimately, such a suit would end up in the US Supreme Court, which in the past has showed that it understands political decisions that have to be made for the good of the country.

mlsoft