[Valin]

From what I've read the average income there is dropping like a rock. The family Saud had best keep its powder dry.

[McGavin999]

You know, to be honest, I'm really torn on the Al Saud family. Some of them are real creeps, but I think some of them really needed help during the 90's and there was NO help coming from the Clinton administration. It could be that they just grabbed onto the tail of a tiger and then found they couldn't let go.

I don't know. I'm trying really hard not to let my anger get in the way of clear sight, but I think I'm losing the battle.

[truth_seeker]

From what I've read the average income there is dropping like a rock. The family Saud had best keep its powder dry.

How about a (government financial) current budget deficit; how about 25 percent unemployment?

The Saudi citizens are unemployed, but they import workers from all over. High level professionals, from north America and Europe; skilled and unskilled labor from Asia (Pakistan, Philipines, etc.).

Considering that SA had vast financial resources, with which to prepare for a post-oil era, it is truly a sign of mismanagement that they are like they are, today.

Try engaging almost any muslim/arab in intelligent conversation. After a few such experiences, you will know why THEY are in the mess.