Saudis brace for 'nightmare'

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Insight: Saudis brace for 'nightmare' of U.S.- Iran rapprochement

By Angus McDowall

RIYADH (Reuters) - When Saudi Arabia's veteran foreign minister, Prince Saud al-Faisal, made no annual address to the United Nations General Assembly last week for the first time ever, his unspoken message could hardly have been louder.

For most countries, refusing to give a scheduled speech would count as little more than a diplomatic slap on the wrist, but for staid Saudi Arabia, which prefers back-room politicking to the public arena, it was uncharacteristically forthright.

Engaged in what they see as a life-and-death struggle for the future of the Middle East with arch-rival Iran, Saudi rulers are furious that the international body has taken no action over Syria, where they and Tehran back opposing sides.

Unlike in years past, they are not only angry with permanent Security Council members China and Russia, however, but with the United States, which they believe has repeatedly let down its Arab friends with policies they see as both weak and naive.

Like Washington's other main Middle Eastern ally, Israel, the Saudis fear that President Barack Obama has in the process allowed mutual enemies to gain an upper hand.

The alliance between the United States, the biggest economy and most powerful democracy, and Saudi Arabia, the Islamic monarchy that dominates oil supplies, is not about to break.

But, as happened 40 years ago next week when an OPEC oil embargo punished U.S. war support for Israel, Riyadh is willing - albeit without touching energy supplies - to defy Washington in defense of its regional interests. The two have been at odds over Egypt since the Arab Spring, and increasingly so on Syria, where Saudi Arabia could now do more to arm Sunni Muslim rebels.

Full article - http://news.yahoo.com/insight-saudis-brace-nightmare-u-iran-rapprochement-125257674.html

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Sorcerer Hunting Sharia Loving Saudi Sheiks are furious?

2 word response = FRACK YOU!!

I don't agree with most of... well..."O"...in his complete "O-ness - ness"... but - I am kinda digging the way his Foreign Policy ...wait...rephrase = His Face Palm is playing out in the Middle East. His "do nothing" approach actually seems to be working. The man should try to "do nothing" more often...it seems to be his very best!

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[mota bhai 2,675]

Sorcerer hunting? Lolwut?

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Sorcerer hunting? Lolwut?

Can't make this sheet up any better. Google it.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Ok, I just did. Wow. Lol!

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Ok, I just did. Wow. Lol!

They think the Harry Potter series is a documentary.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Please tell me that was a joke.

[Teddy B 17,252]

Please tell me that was a joke.

If he'd stick to just posting stories and links, he'd be fine.

[mota bhai 2,675]

Good rule for VJ survival. Don't be the first to wage a personal attack in any thread.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

If he'd stick to just posting stories and links, he'd be fine.

You really have a crush on me huh..? Sorry Dude - 1. I'm married 2. I'm hetero

You stalking me is getting a bit creepy.

Please tell me that was a joke.

I'm not sure....

Edited October 9, 2013 by Crashed~N2~Me

[Teddy B 17,252]

You really have a crush on me huh..? Sorry Dude - 1. I'm married 2. I'm hetero

I'm not sure....

I kinda feel sorry for you, but just a lil bit because you get what you deserve. You're one of those guys that thinks he's the life of the party and everybody loves you. When in reality everybody makes fun of you behind your back and the laughs you get are based solely in pity. But hey, that's just my opinion.

[mota bhai 2,675]

I guess it's popcorn time.

[Teddy B 17,252]

I guess it's popcorn time.

Nah, this guy's got nothin.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

I kinda feel sorry for you, but just a lil bit because you get what you deserve. You're one of those guys that thinks he's the life of the party and everybody loves you. When in reality everybody makes fun of you behind your back and the laughs you get are based solely in pity. But hey, that's just my opinion.

Damn Teddy...don't take it so badly... I'm sure you will find your Prince Charming someday...just keep you mouth stretched & your ####### tight..& b4 you know it - boom! You'll be wearing your new Red Stilettos to a village people party & maybe win Queen of the ball.

It just ain't meant to be for you and I. Sorry.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

#######.

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

#######.

I know...This guy holds a grudge or a wood for me....maybe both.

He keeps showing up and flirting with me. It's weird.