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AtheistCrusader

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3. It's my impression, and I could be wrong, but Saudi Arabia is already doing all it can

Reply to hrmjustin (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 06:10 PM

Aug 2014

from a secret-police/military standpoint, not to lose control of their own populace, and follow Syria/Iraq into chaos. The Saudi royal family is not popular, nor is Mabahith and other security apparatus of their state. They rule by force, and my impression is, their hold is tenuous.

This would be low on their list of problems, day to day.

An idea that could perhaps be implemented; Sunni and Shiites Americans peacefully travelling in a large group, together. The group from Michigan last year, was singled out for apparent sectarian violence. Not just nationalism.

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US Muslims ask John Kerry for protection on Mecca pilgrimage [View all] hrmjustin Aug 2014 OP

This article isn't really specific about what they would like. AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #1

I agree that our troops are a non-starter. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #2

It's my impression, and I could be wrong, but Saudi Arabia is already doing all it can AtheistCrusader Aug 2014 #3

I think no matter how much the Saudi's try there will be an attempt to attack Americans. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #4

The most effective pressure we can exert on the Saudis okasha Aug 2014 #5