Tag Archives: Saudi Arabia

How not to learn the facts of life: Trump

From Harper’s Weekly Report: Trump said the CIA’s report that concluded Saudi Arabia’s crown prince ordered the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was based on “feelings,” and insisted the US relationship with Saudi Arabia was too important to jeopardize. In a … Continue reading

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Extraordinary headline in the New York Times

This morning I picked up my Times hard copy from outside my door. And I gasped. If you don’t get the hard copy, you won’t see this remarkable headline over the two right-hand columns of news: Saudis Now Plan to … Continue reading

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Let’s go to Saudi Arabia for the belly laugh of the day

Hey! Saudi Arabia is getting all modern. From 538 Significant Digits: 35 years Saudi Arabia has lifted its 35-year ban on commercial movie theaters, and the Saudi government anticipates 300 theaters by 2030. Last week saw a number of screenings … Continue reading

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