[Zhang Fei]

I’m aware of that. I just don’t understand the logic behind it. Why would the Saudis want to keep the rebellion going? Defeat for the rebels in Libya goes a long way toward putting out the fire that’s been keeping Abdullah up at night.

Like I said, I think King Abdullah is letting a personal vendetta get in the way of the Saudi Royal Family's long-term interests. Wouldn't be the first time this kind of thing has happened, of course. I think that as the family patriach, he'd be able to look beyond such petty things*. But then again, maybe not...

* Other people have put their positions in danger over much more trivial matters. Clinton put his presidency in danger because he couldn't keep it in his pants. Etc, etc...

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

Valid point. I have a pet theory of my own on this. I don’t think Al-Waleed is the loyal nephew he pretends to be in the media. I think he’s on the side of the islamists. The old man might be getting some very bad advice from the Prince.