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2004-01-25 Middle East

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Posted by phil_b 2004-01-25 7:29:25 PM|| || Front Page|| [5 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 As many as 60 per cent of Saudis identify strongly with a tribe.

In other words, neolithic wahhabi luddites who fear and hate anyone and everyone not part of said tribe.

Posted by 4thInfVet 2004-1-25 7:57:25 PM|| 2004-1-25 7:57:25 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 Many local officers in the Saudi army resigned at the time in protest against being relieved temporarily of their duties by US soldiers, say Saudi opposition groups.

They probably quit because it doesn't make economic sense to keep the job if they cannot get money for smuggling. So they have to become full time smugglers.

Posted by Penguin 2004-1-25 8:13:00 PM|| 2004-1-25 8:13:00 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 "Welcome to Sakaka, capital of the Republic of Eastern Arabia. Our country is nestled between the Persian Gulf and the rolling sand dunes of Arabia 40 kilometers to the west. Though a new country, we are prosperous thanks to the abundance of oil and free thanks to a mutual defense treaty with the United States of America.

"Our chief of state is Prince Mahmoud, a third cousin of King Muhammed of Moroco, who has graciously consented to serve us in Eastern Arabia. Our parliament of 80 deputies (47 men, 33 women) is led by Prime Minister Fatima al-Abdullah.

"Our mayor, Moshe Benjamin, welcomes you to our city and hopes your stay will be restful and prosperous.

For more information, click here. For a listing of mosques, churches and synagogues in our city, click here. For the best nightlife in Arabia, click here, here, here, and here."

Posted by Steve White 2004-1-25 8:50:55 PM|| 2004-1-25 8:50:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 Steve brilliant, I've got a few more links that may be of interest to the weary traveler. Just click here or here. Or go to my website www.respectmyrace.org

Posted by Lucky 2004-1-26 12:46:39 AM|| 2004-1-26 12:46:39 AM|| Front Page Top

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