US support for Saudis belies claims of supporting democracy admin, February 20, 2015August 15, 2024 Santa Cruz Sentinel February 20, 2015 One of the greatest myths is that the U.S. government supports democracy. In reality, under both Republican and Democratic administrations, the U.S. remains the world’s No. 1 military, financial, and diplomatic supporter of authoritarian regimes and occupying armies. Arabian Peninsula Human Rights Santa Cruz Sentinel not audio