Fahd Dead... Brace for Impact

[Woolen Horde]

Saudi Arabia's King Fahd dead at 82. Been pretty much a nonfactor since a stroke in the early 90's, but this could get ugly fast with the succession issues at stake.

[CindySue22]

The King is dead! Long live the King!

Seriously, yeah, this could be interesting.

[Toddy]

What impact? Fahd's been pretty much out of it since his stroke. Abdullah's been running the country for ten years. He'll become king in a completely smooth transition. The problem's going to be when Abdullah dies, which won't be too far off, because the guy is 79.

[CindySue22]

This is my 418th post.

[Jakub]

Haha there are no succession issues. Abdullah's already solidified power.

[John Many Jars]

Let me tell you 'bout A-hab, The A-rab,
The sheik of the burning sand
He had emeralds and rubies just dripping offa him
And a ring on every finger of his hands

He wore a big ol' turban wrapped around his head
And a scimitar by his side
And every evening, about midnight
He'd jump on his camel named Clyde
And ride...

[Dirt]

It's time for a regime change. Let us bring freedom and democracy to the people of Saudi Arabia!

[Chris Nahr]

Also, they have oil.

[John Many Jars]

The king called up his jet fighters
He said, You better earn your pay
Drop your bombs between the minarets
Down on casbah way

[Daagar]

Let me tell you 'bout A-hab, The A-rab,
The sheik of the burning sand
He had emeralds and rubies just dripping offa him
And a ring on every finger of his hands

He wore a big ol' turban wrapped around his head
And a scimitar by his side
And every evening, about midnight
He'd jump on his camel named Clyde
And ride...


Wow, someone else remembers that song.

[Euri]

My impression is that Abdullahs been the king in everything but name for a decade now.