Posted on 05/21/2017 4:29:52 AM PDT by NYer
Perhaps even more important in terms of Saudi daily life, the women in attendance at functions did not wear head coverings and abayas. The entire nation saw this on television and understands that the fracking-created global oil glut changes everything, that the infidels no longer cower in fear of a cutoff of the oil Allah granted to the protectors of the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The old arguments of the fanatics hold less water.
Change is coming. The king signaled that the restrictions declared by the Wahhabi clergy are no longer the ultimate arbiter of personal behavior, and that Saudis are going to have to start respecting the customs of the infidels. Something like his handshake gesture can seem trivial, quaint, or even humorous to Americans, but it is very serious business. The role modeling of the women at the highest and most formal level reaches deep into the culture.
It is now clear that the king and his two designated successors (Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nyef and Mohammad bin Salman) have made a deal to liberalize Saudi Arabia. The deal-maker president has told them that there is a price of continued American support.
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This is a tangible and personal signal to the factions of the Saudi family represented in the high-level delegation. An Orthodox Jew, married to the favored child of the president (who became a Jew herself), saved them money using his personal connections. Call me suspicious, but I think this was carefully planned theatre. You have to see this against the background of the sudden new confluence of interests between Israel and Saudi Arabia, united in opposition to Iran and Arab radical Islamic terrorists.
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Do you always embarrass yourself this early in the morning?
Insult muslims and they will respect you. Bow to them and.. well, just ask Barack Hussein.
That she’s wearing the pants and the Saudis ain’t is highly symbolic.
The view from 29 Palms is majestic. I used to look across the desert and see Big Bear mountain that was 50 miles away. But it looked so close. So close that I could walk there. But I couldn't - at least not in one day. And I was in the best shape of my life. I could walk for hours and hours in desert heat without stopping. Once I almost died out there because I didn't bring enough water with me. I made it into town just barely and I drank a lot of fluid.
Been through 29 Palms a long time ago with my older brother when he had to report to Camp Pendleton. yeh, it was hot. You want unbearable heat? Try the Northeast here. Jersey for instance. This week we had two days of 90 degree weather with high humidity and it hit that before noon. It’s cooled down for now but for the next five months this is what it will be. And hotter and more humid. A couple of days or more of this kind of weather and you’re ready to kill somebody or just go crazy.
I’ve lived in the desert most of my life. High desert in the north and the Mojave in the south. I prefer the heat. It can get to 110-115 in the day time, and some nights don’t even cool off to the low 90’s.
My ex- was stationed at YPG for TDY one year, but I was already used to the heat when we moved. He wasn’t. He collapsed at work.
I’d like to see Saudi Arabia. My late husband said it was beautiful and varied. :o]
‘Face
While in 29 Palms, I always volunteered for the desert exercises, like Gallant Eagle. I would go to places like Niland, El Centro and Yuma.
Instead we got this, thank God. No more humiliation of the USA by Bowing Barry Hussein or Hitlery.
Indeed. In fact, this article begins with the following observation that I neglected to post.
President Trump's spectacular reception in Riyadh is a signal to the world (and to Saudi subjects, in particular) that big changes are coming. Elderly and frail King Salman ventured out onto the apron in 110-degree heat and actually shook Melania Trump's hand as she deplaned Air Force One, thereby touching a female infidel.
All of this was telecast live around the Middle East. Simply amazing and, dare I say, earth shattering by comparison to the behavior of any other American president. Trump demands and receives respect.
Trump inside their OODA loop
The Trump signature:
unexpected...instantaneous....and devastating.
A massive WIN resounding around the world.
LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love our President!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL...
Ping to post #29.
Or how about the comment B. Hussein made last week about Trump? Calling him a “bullsh*tter”. Mr. “If you like your doctor you can keep your doctor” calling someone else a BS’er.
I have shaken hands with a few Saudi males. But mostly they are very wary. If you love on their children, then you move up on the totem pole, I guess. I have been hugged by a Saudi grandma and mom.
I’m sorry your knees are ugly. Geesh.
Make that coffee stronger, so as to counteract the binge effects of last night. Posting clear headed thoughts is more respectful to the owners of this site and the fine folks who frequent it.
Wow, the King is talking against terrorism and Iran! What’s he trying to do, tick off the left?
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