Saudis Demand that the US Release Most of the Terrorists Held in Cuba.

CBS News - Saudis Want Detainees Turned Over ^ | Mon, 28 Jan 2002 20:25:04 EST -- BREAKING! | Editorial Staff

[vannrox]

I believe that this is the most detailed version on the wires at this time.

[No Truce With Kings]

What they gonna do? Demand we leave Saudi Arabia?

[weikel]

They must mistake Bush for one of the poor bastards they enslaved.

[FresnoDA]

Maybe this is what they have in mind???

Or...from Independance Day....

I'M BACKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!

[No Truce With Kings]

Let's not stoop to their level. Or are you suggesting that they might act out that scene in Blazing Saddles? The one where the sheriff holds the gun to his head, and says "Don't nobody move or I shoot. . ."

[Dog Gone]

Yes, it's quite different than the others which said that Saudi Arabia was seeking to interrogate the prisoners, something which could be considered if the conditions were right, i.e., under our supervision.

If this report is accurate, it's a stupid demand which will be rejected. They know that, because it's completely unreasonable. This wouldn't be how they would be going about trying to secure custody of some of the terrorists.

That means, either this report is wrong, or the Saudis are trying to provoke a showdown between the countries as a pretext for having American troops leave the country.

As much as I hate CBS, I can't imagine that they made up this quote (although it could have easily been lifted out of context). If this isn't clarified, I think it means a definite chill in US/Saudi relations is coming, and at the Saudi's insistence.

[FresnoDA]

I would rather stoop, thank you!! LOL!

[Dan from Michigan]

Saudis Demand that the US Release Most of the Terrorists Held in Cuba.

What? F*** you.

[Tennessee_Bob]

Hey, Prince Nayef - go pound sand...

[Have Ruck - Will Travel]

Newsflash!!!

Americans Demand That Saudis Bend Over and Kiss Our Royal AMERICAN A**es!!!

Take care,

Ruck

[TroutStalker]

I think we should invite a Saudi team to Cuba to administer their brand of justice. They can bring their own swords.

[Recovering_Democrat]

I'm sure G.W. is shaking in his boots.

BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

[Dog]

Saudi's can go pound sand!

[TLBSHOW]

I say the Saudis are the terrorists and we should kick their butts and take their oil.

[knighthawk]

So they can release them Arafat-style?

[FresnoDA]

Here is a second source!!!!

DEBKAfile
Wednesday, January 30, 2002

HEADLINES

DEBKAfile Special Analysis:

Saudi Arabia Demands US Hand over 100 Nationals
Captured in Afghan War in al Qaeda and Taliban Ranks
President Bush Promises Case-to-Case Consideration

[alaskanfan]

They must need more suicide bombers to blow up Israel.

[The Cuban]

I demand that they go *#$% themselves!

[Dale 1]

"The issue of prisoners is important to us and we ask that they be handed over to us so we can interrogate them."

This is actually good news. I think it means that one or more of the detainees is/are "in fact" important to them. I hope the interrogaters can find him or them and find out why they're important.

[humblegunner]

Interior Minister Prince Nayef told reporters, "The
issue of prisoners is important to us and we ask that
they be handed over to us so we can interrogate them."

The word "demand" I do not see.. which is a damned good
thing. Interior Minister Prince Nayef is in no position
to demand anything.