[DanZ]

“The kingdom always plays all sides. They are masters of triangulation. It’s how they survive, but it’s expensive.”

The Saudies have a major problem with Iran and Iranian supported armies. I believe they are taking “Fracking” as a viable cover to cause major harm to Iran, Libya and Iraq as well as Russia.

Saudi Arabia has a small population and they can be easily overrun - Many of their own people do not like the Monarchy and many think that would make better dictators than the current Ruling Family

[rodguy911]

Exactly Dan. What the Saudis are doing has tentacles so similar to what our regime does(think open borders) its scary. Makes you think the same people may be involved. Who knows?
As you say Russia wants a Syrian pipeline, the world wants to frack and the mad mullahs would like to turn the kingdom into glass. So they have multiple objectives as you say.
Rumors are they are doing $30,40 and $50 a barrel deals with the Chicoms well.....