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A third possible explanation could be (I do not know enough about US-Brazilian relations to know if it is plausible): Before we thought you were an ally we cou
by jeltz 13y ago
A third possible explanation could be (I do not know enough about US-Brazilian relations to know if it is plausible):
Before we thought you were an ally we could trust, so we were going to buy your overpriced jets to strengthen the friendship. Now that you have showed your true face we are going to go with the lowest bidder instead.
Saab has lost several bids due to countries buying worse planes from the US for diplomatic purposes.
- JebediahK 13y agoBrazil would only buy overpriced from USA if 1. There is some payback to be had. 2. There is some bribery to be received. 3. There is money to be allocated to a personal account. 4. The USA is arm wrenching some official using information illegally obtained.