[Tokra]

I truly believe they have not pulled something a stunt like that because Dubya and Cheney made it quite clear that Mecca would be nuked in another 9-11 like event.

I guess I missed that part of their message because it was obscured by their "Islam is a religion of peace" crap.

Sometimes what is said out loud for public consumption is not the same as what is said in private.

I have no doubt that the White House has had plenty of private conversations with the Saudis and I have no doubt one of those conversations included what might happen the next time we are attacked.

Not everything is put into public view - nor should it.

[newgeezer]

I have no doubt that the White House has had plenty of private conversations with the Saudis

Okay, now the meaning of that previous post is clear.

But, do you really think the Saudi government has the means to convince Al Qaida not to attack us again? And that, in the process, any such threat of ours wouldn't leak out?

[MindBender26]

Oh, that conversation could certainly be held.

“We wouldn’t want to...”
“Populace would demand something....”
“Where would it end if we didn’t.....
“Your Grandfather would understand....”

Probably not Mecca, but my vote would be for Bandar Abbas. or possible Khomein.