In a sane world, this would be explosive news that would lead to world governments coming together in a massive judicial and law enforcement effort. Can I call their BFFs “traitors” now, please? Wild-eyed conspiracy foilsheet The Guardian
Saudi Arabia’s rulers threatened to make it easier for terrorists to attack London unless corruption investigations into their arms deals were halted, according to court documents revealed yesterday.Previously secret files describe how investigators were told they faced “another 7/7” and the loss of “British lives on British streets” if they pressed on with their inquiries and the Saudis carried out their threat to cut off intelligence.
Prince Bandar, the head of the Saudi national security council, and son of the crown prince, was alleged in court to be the man behind the threats to hold back information about suicide bombers and terrorists. He faces accusations that he himself took more than £1bn in secret payments from the arms company BAE.
Nothing to see here, move along.
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The Saudi Royals, of course, willing to facilitate the action whenever possible.
What were saying about secrets yesterday?
One wonders what sort of facilitation they’ll be involved in if the House really does block the FISA legistlation.
Doubtless a lesson will be in order, and doubtless there will be much evidence to keep the blame on the Iranians. Whatever Saudi involvement emerges. One would hope it won’t be too radioactive. The markets are fragile these days…
No Hell below us
Above us, only sky
What's the Big Deal?
What’s the big deal, it sounds like Britain just found a way to sit at a table with a mortal enemy and forge a bipartisan consensus. That’s the way you deal with people who don’t have your best interests at heart. By sitting down with them and then capitulating.
But Prince Bandar is Bush's good friend, right?
So I’m sure he never would have done the same thing to us.
Because the Brits are weak. And we’re strong.
[x] Any (D) in the general. [ ] Any mullah-sucking billionaire-teabagging torture-loving pus-encrusted spawn of Cthulhu, bless his (R) heart.