[SomeCallMeTim]

Bahrain has, historically, been a very peaceful and prosperous place to be. For demonstrators to be popping up here seems to support claims by Beck that what we are seeing is an organized up-rising across all of the Middle East.

This note for forwarded to me from our sales agent who works in Bahrain. All internet has been shut down in Bahrain today... he had to email from his home in Saudi.

[balch3]

it is coming here soon.

[kabar]

We have a naval base in Bahrain. It is one of the more liberal countries in the Gulf allowing women to drive and the sale of alcohol. The Saudis built a causeway to Bahrain so they could drive there and party. Bahrain has a large Shi’a population (about 2/3). The ruling family is Sunni. I would be very concerned about an Iranian influence in these demonstrations.

[DoughtyOne]

As the more enlightened nations like Bahrain and Saudi Arabia see unrest on their streets, it will be interesting to watch Obama and our press rejoice at the upheaval.

This guy’s true colors are more clear each and every day.

And of course, even ten protesters will be deemed to be speaking for the nation.

[cripplecreek]

The “Day of rage” was coined by the Weathermen and SDS and first used in 1969 Chicago.

“Days of Rage in Chicago - Dohrn & Ayers 1969 Weathermen (Obama’s buddies)”

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2065681/posts

[NavVet]

The ruling family is Sunni and the majority of the population is Shia. The fact that they currently have prosperous little island, would not deter the majority population from overthrowing the Royal family, even if they knew it meant widespread poverty.

[PapaBear3625]

Bahrain has, historically, been a very peaceful and prosperous place to be. For demonstrators to be popping up here seems to support claims by Beck that what we are seeing is an organized up-rising across all of the Middle East.

It makes me wonder if Iran (or others) have been planning this for a while and setting up organizational infrastructure, as a way to reduce/isolate US influence in the region.

[Cronos]

I lived in Bahrain for years. It is 70% Shia and has many Iranis. For centuries it was a Persian province. The ruling family are basically invaders who conquered the place in the 18th century.

HOWEVER, the current king and his father Sheikh Isa have been good kings to their people and have brought prosperity to the people.

The king and his father were also very supportive of Christians and there are two Catholic Churchs and religius freedom is allowed.

[OB1kNOb]

Ping to you, conservativegramma. You might want to see this since your daughter and s-i-l are over there.