U.S. Officials Fear Saudi Collapse If New Prince Fails
The House of Saud reigns based on an agreement between the Saud, and the Wahhabi clerics. The Wahhabi beliefs are the genesis for ISIS. More below the fold.
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Bahraini court suspends the main political opposition party - FT.com
Bahrain like all of the Sunni gulf states needs a revolution. Could I point to the most important document in modern political history? The Declaration of Independence. Simply follow the form, and then steel yourselves for the fight. The US Constitution with Amendments from prior to 1900 is also brilliant, but it will need a few alterations. Be very careful with post 1900 Amendments. Please advise if you would like input. Enjoy your republic! Donald Trump is already exploiting the Orlando shooting, but Hillary Clinton cannot fight back by appealing to reason
. . . and deftly succeeds, well played wanker! More after the jump. Log Cabin Republicans | Log Cabin Republicans Statement on Orlando Shooting
“Domestic terrorism has struck once again on American soil, in a direct attack on the LGBT community of the United States — during Pride Month, no less,” Log Cabin Republicans President Gregory T. Angelo stated. “It’s no secret that abroad men who are gay — and merely suspected of being gay — are targeted for execution; today, that threat has reached the United States. Log Cabin Republicans extends our deepest sympathy, condolences, and sorrow to the victims and families of those targeted in this morning’s violence. If the shooter’s suspected motivations are indeed confirmed, we call upon President Obama and the presumptive nominees of both parties to condemn the attacker and acknowledge in no uncertain terms the cause of this massacre: Radical Islamic terrorism.” I agree, and I extend my condolences, sympathy, sorrow as well. This is a tragedy. The Limits Of Oil's Rebound
We agree with Anatole on this one. As usual, the slide into summer will increase the cost of oil but only slightly, after the price will tend to drop, back into a doldrums. This is very likely to continue until one or more of the major producers finds it valuable to substantively cut production, placing supply, and demand more closely in line. Presently none of the major producer can, they need the revenue too much. In addition, Saudi Arabia cannot because it is in existential tension with Iran sussing out the Islamic Reformation, and Middle East power. Our position remains that the long term price for oil will fall to $30 plus or minus about $5. Although we would not be surprised if oil settled in at $40, we don't expect that to happen. Mead has some spot on analysis over at Via Media regarding the future of the Iranian Hardliners5/26/2016 Moderation Postponed in Iran
Maddog has long believed that the Iranian Hardliners are a fixture, and their presence should not alter resumption of US-Iranian relations, or the return of Iran to the family of nations. Obama did the right thing by negotiating an elimination of sanctions, and the core trade deal, but failed to address the nuclear issue correctly. Ankara and Riyadh maintain uneasy alliance - FT.com
Just as every European nation still seeks to be the next iteration of the Roman Empire. More after the jump. Iran fulfils pledge to raise oil production - FT.com
"Iran is fulfilling its pledge to raise oil production and exports almost six months after western sanctions on the sector were lifted, surprising many analysts and commentators." With Iran-Backed Conversions, Shiites Gain Ground in Africa
. . . as it spreads, we will need to remain aloof, yet ready to help the Shiite maneuver the battle towards the full, unfettered reformation of both Sunni, and Shiite factions of Islam. The goal is ultimately a renaissance, and enlightenment of Islam, of the type Protestantism brought to Christianity. |
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