[Oorang]

Thanks for the excellent summary. You took some pieces of the puzzle (in my mind) and put the puzzle together so it makes sense. Looks like the Saudi "elders" shot themselves in the foot with the "youngsters". It also makes sense now what a potential mess it could be world wide if there was a coup in S.A. Combine that with the seeming wild frontier in much of Pakistan and it looks real ugly. Thanks again. I always look forward to reading your posts.

[StillProud2BeFree]

Thanks - glad to be of help. Forgot to mention that the Saudi's didn't just fund the madrassas in Saudi Arabia - they have funded mosques and Islamic schools in the US, UK, and worldwide. The products of these schools are coming back to bite their proverbial butts (and ours too).