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Subject: Re: Someone told me...

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Philip Cyriac

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Date Posted: 08:35:40 04/15/02 Mon
In reply to: Kevin Dougherty 's message, "Someone told me..." on 06:58:40 04/15/02 Mon

I was once stranded in an airport with a German guy who was with a construction company with 30 years of Middle East experience. He told me that the Saudis are basically lazy people with clannish mentality.

Every clan has a Prince and the King disburshes a sum of money to each Prince every year to "take care" of his clan. So, if "Al Schmoe" needs a new house, he just goes to his Prince and gets the cash. That's it. By paying them off, the Prince buys loyalty. similarly, if "Al Joe" feels that he needs to propagate Wahhabi Islam, his Prince gives him a few bucks to get lost. There is no incentive to work or think freely.

These guys will get back to tending their Camels and fighting amongst each other once their oil runs out. So, sit tight and let it ride.

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