[octex]

... am sensing a ruse by the saudis.
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Disagree. The Saudis know that Iran wants to take over Syria and Saudi Arabia. They are in favor of severely weakening Iran to prevent such events, IMO.

[no-to-illegals]

Dearest octex,

Sometimes one must be familiar with the saudis to know their intent. Watch closely or be fooled. Am seldom fooled.