[robowombat]

Most interesting. The Bin Turki clan is certainly far up the tree in the world of the SA royals. One was the defense minister back in the 80’s, I think.
The way the board was swept quickly and cleanly is vintage SA royal house action. I would imagine the CI A station chief briefed his royal counterpart on these findings and they were received with mild polite interest and then swoosh the chessboard was swept clear. The Saudis get trashed a lot here but I have found them to be deceptively ruthlessly competent when their core interests are involved. Rather like sleepy, torpid, crocodiles that smile mildly and then SNAP, the problem suddenly disappears.

[Mr. Peabody]

Yep, the Saudi’s have been our “friends” for a long time. We need to take a step back sometimes. this is a long term relationship.