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2005-08-02 Arabia

'Turki al-Faisal's former links to extremists needs clarification'

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Posted by Fred 2005-08-02 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 In one way this is good: it should be easier to remember that he's not on our side. With Bandar, many assumed that he was on our side and gave him access, took his money, etc. Keep all Soddies at arm's length (and maybe hold a gun on them too).

Posted by Spot">Spot 2005-08-02 08:15|| 2005-08-02 08:15|| Front Page Top

#2 wow, for once I agree with the NYT. I feel so confused.

Posted by 2b 2005-08-02 10:46|| 2005-08-02 10:46|| Front Page Top

#3 ahhh, I bet they will just explore all of his darker sides and then after their "exhaustive examination", proclaim him fit as fiddle. Phew! I feel much better now.

Posted by 2b 2005-08-02 10:49|| 2005-08-02 10:49|| Front Page Top

#4 Methinks it's dawned on the Manhattan elite that the parties, glad-handling, and birthday presents are over.

Posted by Pappy 2005-08-02 11:02|| 2005-08-02 11:02|| Front Page Top

#5 Oh, I'm sure he'll still have that magic bag filled with presents for all the good little girls and boys, which will magically erase certain "unpleasantries". I wonder if Bandar will let him use his old one. It's probably lying around the embassy someplace...

Posted by tu3031 2005-08-02 12:08|| 2005-08-02 12:08|| Front Page Top

#6 Pappy - hmmm maybe this explains the sudden silence of the yappy dogs. Gotta wait and see what he thinks before they speak. Time will tell.

Posted by 2b 2005-08-02 12:27|| 2005-08-02 12:27|| Front Page Top

#7 Bandar's Rolodex will be passed on or copied. The goodies will continue to flow to those in the State Dept Retirement Plan who deliver. Turki's as smooth as silk - he did the same gig, just as effectively as Bandar, in the UK, i.e. money talks everywhere. With a socialist Govt, he certainly didn't have to twist any arms there.

Posted by Phumble Ebbomotch4624 2005-08-02 13:54|| 2005-08-02 13:54|| Front Page Top

#8 I wish I was in a position to get some good bribes out of this one. They're going to be some good ones over this.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2005-08-02 14:44|| 2005-08-02 14:44|| Front Page Top

Hmmm.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2005-08-02 14:57|| 2005-08-02 14:57|| Front Page Top

#10 Turki's a distraction. Where's Nayef?

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-08-02 20:18|| 2005-08-02 20:18|| Front Page Top

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