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To: upanddown who wrote (9404)10/11/2001 11:52:27 PM
From: Mark Adams  Respond to of 23153
 
On reflection, wouldn't this be what bin Laden wants? He considers the existing Saudi power structure a problem, and also the US/Saudi relationship.

Who else would benefit from a shift in the Western/Middle East power structure? Iraq/Iran/Libya? Syria?

Hmm...



To: upanddown who wrote (9404)10/11/2001 11:54:28 PM
From: kodiak_bull  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 23153
 
JTC,

Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel :^)

The discovery of oil is handled incredibly well in Yergin's "The Prize," which is an incredible tale.

King Ibn Saud wanted to find water; he was deep in debt and thought water might help him out.

Kb