Saudi Royals

[silver charm]

Originally posted by houri@Jul 5th, 2004 - 3:26 am
I didn't like the site because I think it is anti Muslim and anti-arab .

Who did build this site ?

when we know , who ? we will know why ? and we will know if it is truth or not .

I know that not every thing perfect in saudi but in the same time not every thing bad .

houri:

we have all heard the negatives of saudi-can you shed some light on the positive aspects of saudi?

thanks

 

[houri]

maybe you need some one from saudi to answer your question but I will tell you what I like about saudi


they did build the desert

in the 70 they did send their troop to the girls schools to protect them and to convincing family of the girls to let them study

they protect and serving Maca

they help people in poor country in africa and asia .


I'm sure there are a lot of good things about saudi I consider saudi like another home for me .

 

[Bubbette]

Originally posted by houri@Jul 5th, 2004 - 2:17 pm
maybe you need some one from saudi to answer your question but I will tell you what I like about saudi


they did build the desert

in the 70 they did send their troop to the girls schools to protect them and to convincing family of the girls to let them study

they protect and serving Maca

they help people in poor country in africa and asia .


I'm sure there are a lot of good things about saudi I consider saudi like another home for me .

Um, about two years ago, 15 girls burned to death because the religious police would not let them run out of their burning dormitory in order to escape. The religious police locked the doors, and beat them to prevent them from escaping. The Saudi Royals have no redeeming value--but correct me if I'm wrong. They only fund hate, murder, and terror throughout the world. Not only do they not preserve Mecca, they have destroyed as much pre-Islamic history and relics as they can.

 

[silver charm]

Originally posted by Bubbette+Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:11 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bubbette @ Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:11 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-houri@Jul 5th, 2004 - 2:17 pm
maybe you need some one from saudi  to answer your question but I will tell you what I like about saudi


they did build the desert

in the 70 they did send their troop to the girls schools to protect them and to convincing  family of the girls to let them study

they protect and serving Maca

they help people in poor country in africa and asia .


I'm sure there are a lot of good things about saudi I consider saudi like another home for me .

Um, about two years ago, 15 girls burned to death because the religious police would not let them run out of their burning dormitory in order to escape. The religious police locked the doors, and beat them to prevent them from escaping. The Saudi Royals have no redeeming value--but correct me if I'm wrong. They only fund hate, murder, and terror throughout the world. Not only do they not preserve Mecca, they have destroyed as much pre-Islamic history and relics as they can. [/b][/quote]
wasn't the school fire thing like 3 yrs ago?

i remember it because i was in dxb at the time and i would drive by schools filled with girls and pray that all the 'compassion, love and understanding' of the emirates would protect the girls of a similar fate.

however, i have my doubts.

 

[Humble]

Originally posted by silver charm+Jul 5th, 2004 - 5:35 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (silver charm @ Jul 5th, 2004 - 5:35 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by Bubbette@Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:11 pm
<!--QuoteBegin-houri

@Jul 5th, 2004 - 2:17 pm
maybe you need some one from saudi  to answer your question but I will tell you what I like about saudi


they did build the desert

in the 70 they did send their troop to the girls schools to protect them and to convincing  family of the girls to let them study

they protect and serving Maca

they help people in poor country in africa and asia .


I'm sure there are a lot of good things about saudi I consider saudi like another home for me .

Um, about two years ago, 15 girls burned to death because the religious police would not let them run out of their burning dormitory in order to escape. The religious police locked the doors, and beat them to prevent them from escaping. The Saudi Royals have no redeeming value--but correct me if I'm wrong. They only fund hate, murder, and terror throughout the world. Not only do they not preserve Mecca, they have destroyed as much pre-Islamic history and relics as they can.

wasn't the school fire thing like 3 yrs ago?

i remember it because i was in dxb at the time and i would drive by schools filled with girls and pray that all the 'compassion, love and understanding' of the emirates would protect the girls of a similar fate.

however, i have my doubts. [/b][/quote]
Yes, i read about that fire that killed those innocent girls..The stupid religious police did not let the fire men do their job saying that girls by themselves are inside

In Islam and as i read, saving a life is of highest importance...but this stupid stubborn narrow-minded religious police did not care as long as they believe there should no mingling between men and women even in an event like that fire...

In Islam and as I read, you are not allow to drink alcoholic drinks...but if you are in a situation where you are about to die because you are thirsty and there is NO water except an alcoholic drink, Islam permits you to drink that alcoholic drink to save your life..BUT with the condition to drink only the amount that would save your life.... :flower:

 

[houri]

Originally posted by Humble+Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:48 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Humble @ Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:48 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>

Originally posted by silver charm@Jul 5th, 2004 - 5:35 pm

Originally posted by Bubbette@Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:11 pm
<!--QuoteBegin-houri

@Jul 5th, 2004 - 2:17 pm
maybe you need some one from saudi  to answer your question but I will tell you what I like about saudi


they did build the desert

in the 70 they did send their troop to the girls schools to protect them and to convincing  family of the girls to let them study

they protect and serving Maca

they help people in poor country in africa and asia .


I'm sure there are a lot of good things about saudi I consider saudi like another home for me .

Um, about two years ago, 15 girls burned to death because the religious police would not let them run out of their burning dormitory in order to escape. The religious police locked the doors, and beat them to prevent them from escaping. The Saudi Royals have no redeeming value--but correct me if I'm wrong. They only fund hate, murder, and terror throughout the world. Not only do they not preserve Mecca, they have destroyed as much pre-Islamic history and relics as they can.

wasn't the school fire thing like 3 yrs ago?

i remember it because i was in dxb at the time and i would drive by schools filled with girls and pray that all the 'compassion, love and understanding' of the emirates would protect the girls of a similar fate.

however, i have my doubts.

Yes, i read about that fire that killed those innocent girls..The stupid religious police did not let the fire men do their job saying that girls by themselves are inside

In Islam and as i read, saving a life is of highest importance...but this stupid stubborn narrow-minded religious police did not care as long as they believe there should no mingling between men and women even in an event like that fire...

In Islam and as I read, you are not allow to drink alcoholic drinks...but if you are in a situation where you are about to die because you are thirsty and there is NO water except an alcoholic drink, Islam permits you to drink that alcoholic drink to save your life..BUT with the condition to drink only the amount that would save your life.... :flower: [/b][/quote]
I agree with you totaly :flower:

 

[houri]

Originally posted by Bubbette+Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:11 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Bubbette @ Jul 5th, 2004 - 6:11 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-houri@Jul 5th, 2004 - 2:17 pm
maybe you need some one from saudi  to answer your question but I will tell you what I like about saudi


they did build the desert

in the 70 they did send their troop to the girls schools to protect them and to convincing  family of the girls to let them study

they protect and serving Maca

they help people in poor country in africa and asia .


I'm sure there are a lot of good things about saudi I consider saudi like another home for me .

Um, about two years ago, 15 girls burned to death because the religious police would not let them run out of their burning dormitory in order to escape. The religious police locked the doors, and beat them to prevent them from escaping. The Saudi Royals have no redeeming value--but correct me if I'm wrong. They only fund hate, murder, and terror throughout the world. Not only do they not preserve Mecca, they have destroyed as much pre-Islamic history and relics as they can. [/b][/quote]
can I know from where you are ? if you don't mind :flower:

 

[grecka]

Watch out Bubbette, she could be a spy. The Matahari of LTR.

 

[La la]

I have wanted to ask this for a long time. Why are not women permitted to drive? How do they ratiocinate this or allude to the Holy Quran/ the teachings of Islam?

Please answer before Bear kicks me out of this Forum.

 

[houri]

lala I also want answer for this question ?

 

[QueenB]

I read that about the journalist.... he beat her head against the floor and she's still undergoing reconstructive surgery.. she said that they came to a mutually beneficial agreement - she got custody of her kids which was surely what matters most.. but it wasn't the first time he beat her up.... I was surprised he was even arrested because, and please correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought there were no 'laws' or punishments for men who abused their wives in SA... is that true?

:flower:

 

[julial]

"Saud in action"? It must be something... may I ask why everyone lives in Mclean, VA?

 

[houri]

I saw the journalist on TV she was spoken in interview about her life with her husband my tears drop on my cheeks she was realy beautiful and smart her family was against her marriage

he was singer but he failed

 

[paloma]

Is this reporter that you are speaking of Rania Al Baz? Are she and her husband Saudis? I recall reading an article in Newsweek, but I don't know if this is the same lady you all are referring to.



Islam does not forbid women to drive. This is just the Saudi Wahhabis interpretation, but it is NOT Islamic. Plenty of muslim women drive.

 

[bluetortuga]

Originally posted by paloma@Jul 6th, 2004 - 7:06 pm
Is this reporter that you are speaking of Rania Al Baz? Are she and her husband Saudis? I recall reading an article in Newsweek, but I don't know if this is the same lady you all are referring to.



Islam does not forbid women to drive. This is just the Saudi Wahhabis interpretation, but it is NOT Islamic. Plenty of muslim women drive.

Yes, Rania Al Baz is the reporter I'm referring to.

 

[houri]

yes paloma she Rania Al Baz

 

[La la]

Rani and her husband?

Poor woman

 

[QueenB]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3866969.stm

That's the article on her pardoning him....

 

[La la]

Originally posted by paloma@Jul 7th, 2004 - 1:06 am
Is this reporter that you are speaking of Rania Al Baz? Are she and her husband Saudis? I recall reading an article in Newsweek, but I don't know if this is the same lady you all are referring to.



  Islam does not forbid women to drive. This is just the Saudi Wahhabis interpretation, but it is NOT Islamic. Plenty of muslim women drive.

Is there any way for the Saudi Royalty to kick out the al-Sheikh dynasty out of the country. How powerful are they? They sure do have a lot to say.

 

[QueenB]

How is Prince Alwaleed perceived in SA? He has criticized the ruling royal family and called for womens rights and changes in certain practices..... that must have pissed off a lot of people.....

 

[La la]

Originally posted by houri@Jul 7th, 2004 - 1:10 am
yes paloma she Rania Al Baz

Is Rania a common name in the ME or what?

 

[paloma]

Yes, the name Rania is quite common. :flower:

 

[QueenB]

Do you think it helped her to go public with what happened to her? Because otherwise had she divorced him wouldn't she have lost her kids?

 

[La la]

Originally posted by QueenB@Jul 7th, 2004 - 2:31 am
Do you think it helped her to go public with what happened to her? Because otherwise had she divorced him wouldn't she have lost her kids?

I still can't grasp the fact that she voluntarily pardoned him and that so rapidly. I wouldn't have done that in a million years and this woman is yet to 'recover' from her physical/emotional wounds.

 

[QueenB]

I agree Lala... maybe for the sake of her kids... or because she felt compassion for him... I hope she wasn't forced to.. but even women in the States 'pardon' their abusive husbands... she must have her reasons... but I know, he deserves to be punished...

 

[bluetortuga]

Originally posted by QueenB@Jul 6th, 2004 - 8:48 pm
I agree Lala... maybe for the sake of her kids... or because she felt compassion for him... I hope she wasn't forced to.. but even women in the States 'pardon' their abusive husbands... she must have her reasons... but I know, he deserves to be punished...

He deserves the same beating he gave to her. The children don't need a father like that. With his influence they will grow up to be abusers just like him. I hope they didn't see him beat their mother!

 

[Bubbette]

Caught between the U.S. war on terror and its own militants, the House of Saud tries to cut deals to survive, says analyst Laurent Murawiec

By Laurent Murawiec
The Globe and Mail
July 5, 2004

Less than a month ago, American engineer Paul Johnson was kidnapped in Riyadh. Barely had his beheaded corpse gone cold than Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah appeared on nationwide television, vested with the full authority of his half-brother, the ailing King Fahd. Prince Abdullah offered a limited amnesty to the al-Qaeda terrorist offenders.

"In a crisis, if the al-Saud dynasty has to choose between the West and the Islamists, it will always choose the Islamists," observers of the Kingdom have repeated for years. Here is the crisis, and the choice has been made.

The Crown Prince's appearance and his proposed deal are a sure sign of the panic that has taken hold of the enfeebled, divided House of Saud. It is also a sign of weakness, and will be read as such by the Saudi population. A self-assured regime would have done the time-honoured thing -- a few dozen executions -- and everybody would have known again who is top dog and who underdog. The object lesson is clear for all in the Middle East: The dynasty does not have what it takes to fight and win. Terrorism pays.

This is an ironic flip: Until now, some in Saudi Arabia had been paying terrorism.

In 1996, a car bomb killed 19 U.S. servicemen in the Khobar Towers in the oil city of Dhahran. The Saudi authorities forthwith issued strongly worded statements: The murderous acts had been committed by a tiny minority of deviants who had nothing to do with either Islam or Wahhabism. They would be hunted down and appropriately punished for their crimes.

Since then, every bombing in the kingdom is greeted by the same official rhetoric. The victims, mostly Americans, Britons, Lebanese Christians and a few lower-class Saudis, get little or no justice. Are the Saudi security forces incompetent, lax and less than efficient? Yes they are. The story, though, lies elsewhere. Westerners were slaughtered at a compound in Yanbu last May; in June, in the Persian Gulf city of Khobar, 22 people were killed at another complex housing Westerners. Security forces let slip those responsible.

Complicity is rife. The National Guard draws from the backward, xenophobic Bedouin tribes. The secret services have had an organic connection with the terrorists for a quarter of a century.

Prince Nayef, one of the Sudayri Seven (a bloc comprised of the king and his six full brothers) is Minister of the Interior. A dominant figure in Saudi affairs, he knows what's going on: "Ninety-five per cent of the terrorist acts perpetrated in the Kingdom are committed by Zionists," he recently announced.

Crown Prince Abdullah -- often depicted as a reformer in the Western media -- chimed in. So did the former head of the secret service, now ambassador to Britain, Prince Turki. So did the spokesman the Saudis show on U.S. television, Crown Prince Abdullah's adviser Adel al-Jubeir. Their repeated statements fulfill the sole function of broadcasting to al-Qaeda and all the extremists that the Saudi princes share the same enemy, and that some form of a truce could be ironed out. Prince Nayef, incidentally, had also stated that the 9/11 mass killings had been organized by the Israeli intelligence service Mossad.

Why should the regime now turn imploringly to the killers and offer a limited amnesty? The latter have keenly perceived the paralysis that wracks a divided royal family. Arabia's Islamists believe they can hit the jackpot, and grab it all: power, money, oil fields, holy places and high-tech weaponry. They are tired of power flowing through the royals' effete hands, and money through their deep pockets. Civil war is coming.

Some time ago, only a tactical difference separated the sated princes from the feverish bigot Osama bin Laden. The former have fed the beast at their peril: It now wants to devour them.

President George W. Bush has revoked the traditional American doctrine for handling the Middle East, also known as the Eisenhower doctrine: In order to protect the source of oil, protect its landlords -- dictators and despots though they are. Mr. Bush has overthrown one, and other overthrows may be pending. The pressure imposed upon the Saudi royals is enormous, as it compounds with the pressure exerted from within by masses of unemployed, embittered, angry Wahhabi youths indoctrinated by the regime.

The deal between al-Qaeda and the royals was: Go wreak havoc elsewhere, keep us out of your harm's way. The deal has fallen through. So has the double game, which had allowed one discourse to be held in English ("friends, allies, partners") and another in Arabic ("Infidels, Christian and Jewish sons of pigs and apes").

There is an informal consensus among many Saudi watchers: The regime's life expectancy does not exceed 18 to 24 months. The component parts of the Saudi empire, conquered in blood 80 years ago, are restive. The sophisticated Hijazis, the persecuted Shiites of the oil provinces, the Yemenis of the southwestern province of Asir are reviewing new options.

So should we. We should be talking to them and to any "Gorbachev" in the wings in the royal family. We should, or the killers will move first.

Laurent Murawiec, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., is the author of La Guerre d'après, to be published next January as Princes of Darkness: The Saudi Assault on the West.

 

[houri]

The Saudi Assault on the West !!!!!!

Bubbette I hope he wrote this from his visit to saudi

thank you for the article even if I didn't like it :flower:

it is good to know what people in the US think ?

 

[Humble]

Have you gals seen Moore's film: Fahrenheit 9/11

The film's site is: http://www.fahrenheit911.com/

Moore's site is: http://www.michaelmoore.com/

 

[paloma]

No, I have not had the chance to see his film. I'm waiting, because a friend of mine wants to see it with me and she is not free for two weeks.(she is spending time with her husband because he is leaving on a business trip to Japan shortly) Some people(Republicans) have been very critical of the film, and I would imagine it is because there is some truth to F9/11. They are petrified as to how it will affect the upcoming election.