While most of the focus from the pro-Syrian refugee crowd is squared on the United States and European countries, there has been little discussion about why the wealthy Arab countries in the Middle East aren't welcoming the refugees?

Saudi Arabia? Qatar? UAE? Kuwait?

Why is the onus on WESTERN civilizations to take in the fallout from Arab/Muslim disagreements?

Can you imagine what it must be like for a Syrian to get off a plane in New Orleans? Or Chicago? They are undoubtedly overwhelmed and it's nearly impossible to assimilate. Why not re-settle them in a Arab country, where they at least have some semblance of familiarity? Where they would have an easier time assimilating?

Because no matter what anyone says, the world looks to Daddy Europe and Mommy America to be the World's Police and also the World's Foster Home.

(11-23-2015 01:15 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  While most of the focus from the pro-Syrian refugee crowd is squared on the United States and European countries, there has been little discussion about why the wealthy Arab countries in the Middle East aren't welcoming the refugees?

Saudi Arabia? Qatar? UAE? Kuwait?

Why is the onus on WESTERN civilizations to take in the fallout from Arab/Muslim disagreements?

Can you imagine what it must be like for a Syrian to get off a plane in New Orleans? Or Chicago? They are undoubtedly overwhelmed and it's nearly impossible to assimilate. Why not re-settle them in a Arab country, where they at least have some semblance of familiarity? Where they would have an easier time assimilating?

Muslims moving to another Muslim-majority country doesn't contribute to the spread of Islam.

I'd guess one reason might be a lot of those folks don't get along in the best of times. I'd also guess they sense they might have a better chance of a better life in an industrialized country.


But yeah, seems to me there needs to be concerted effort to get Arab countries involved in a solution or face whatever we can throw at them in terms of sanctions, etc.

(11-23-2015 01:15 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  While most of the focus from the pro-Syrian refugee crowd is squared on the United States and European countries, there has been little discussion about why the wealthy Arab countries in the Middle East aren't welcoming the refugees?

Saudi Arabia? Qatar? UAE? Kuwait?

Why is the onus on WESTERN civilizations to take in the fallout from Arab/Muslim disagreements?

Can you imagine what it must be like for a Syrian to get off a plane in New Orleans? Or Chicago? They are undoubtedly overwhelmed and it's nearly impossible to assimilate. Why not re-settle them in a Arab country, where they at least have some semblance of familiarity? Where they would have an easier time assimilating?

Because they know their relatives?

(11-23-2015 01:15 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  While most of the focus from the pro-Syrian refugee crowd is squared on the United States and European countries, there has been little discussion about why the wealthy Arab countries in the Middle East aren't welcoming the refugees?

Saudi Arabia? Qatar? UAE? Kuwait?

Why is the onus on WESTERN civilizations to take in the fallout from Arab/Muslim disagreements?

Can you imagine what it must be like for a Syrian to get off a plane in New Orleans? Or Chicago? They are undoubtedly overwhelmed and it's nearly impossible to assimilate. Why not re-settle them in a Arab country, where they at least have some semblance of familiarity? Where they would have an easier time assimilating?

Saudi Arabia wants to export terrorism, not import it.

(11-23-2015 02:28 PM)Niner National Wrote:  

(11-23-2015 01:15 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  While most of the focus from the pro-Syrian refugee crowd is squared on the United States and European countries, there has been little discussion about why the wealthy Arab countries in the Middle East aren't welcoming the refugees?

Saudi Arabia? Qatar? UAE? Kuwait?

Why is the onus on WESTERN civilizations to take in the fallout from Arab/Muslim disagreements?

Can you imagine what it must be like for a Syrian to get off a plane in New Orleans? Or Chicago? They are undoubtedly overwhelmed and it's nearly impossible to assimilate. Why not re-settle them in a Arab country, where they at least have some semblance of familiarity? Where they would have an easier time assimilating?

Saudi Arabia wants to export terrorism, not import it.

The Royals worked out an arrangement with the radical clerics long time ago. They fund the radical wahhabism, that way the Clerics do not teach their cults to attack the Royal family and their way of life. In Iran the Radicals took over the government in the late 70's. Saudis too note of that and yes they are a huge sponsor of terrorist groups, stir up the chit outside of their border and the locals feel safe their.

Kuwait has so much money that they just flat out buy happiness for all citizens so no revolution or jihad needed.


From the moment a Kuwaiti child is born, they have a golden spoon in their mouths regardless of what their parentâ€s socioeconomic status. The government of Kuwait provides free health care for life and free education, from elementary school all the way to college, for all Kuwaiti Citizens. Families also receive a monthly social allowance, which is based upon the number of children there are in the family. So, having more children is not a burden, but rather a viable way to receive more money. Each Kuwaiti child receives approximately $275 a month, every month, until they turn 18. The allowance is not a welfare system, as even children from wealthy Kuwaiti families receive it. Rather it is a way for the government of Kuwait to extend a helping hand to its own people. And as if all of those benefits of being a Kuwaiti were not enough, citizens also get a lump sum of cash in the amount of $12,000 when they get married and a free house is thrown in too!

http://muslimobserver.com/for-sale-the-kuwaiti-dream/

Because that is Islamaphobic, whatever that means.

The Saudi govt has to basically pay its people not to revolt. They let in a few thousand refugee no gooders and it won't take long before all hell breaks loose.

Oh, no, I get why Arab countries don't want to let the refugees in. That wasn't the question asked.

MY question is, why aren't all the bleeding heart liberal folks and organizations out there demanding that other Arab countries share in the compassion?

The Saudis can't afford to take anybody. They are burning through cash so fast right now it isn't even funny. Their bid for world-wide market share is all consuming.

That said, maybe we will see a shift if news from today holds true and they shift away from that strategy.