Greetings, Harry, When Fahd dies, there will be no need for 'defense' of the oil fields. At worst there would be internal uncertainty over succession and a failed coup attempt - at worst, and highly unlikely. Even if that occurs, the oil fields will need no 'defending.' Your 'civil disorder' poses no threat to 'oil fields.' Saudi Arabia needs the oil revenue, regardless of who heads the government. 'Mobs?' I can see you haven't checked out where the oil fields are.
If the US or any other country were to seize the oil fields, then of course, there would be counter attack and the seizing forces would find themselves in an unnecessary and ill-fated war. I do believe that the Bush admin. folks have a lot to learn about the world in general and the Middle East in particular, but don't believe that even they would be that blind. Cheers, Lawry -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Harry Pollard Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 12:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Brian McAndrews Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Detailed Analysis of October 7 Speech by Bush on Iraq by the Institute for Public Accuracy Lawry, Civil disorder - the result of a breakdown perhaps stimulated by the death of the King. Mobs, or deliberate sabotage might occur, but not if they are defended by trained troops and lots of barbed wire. I have no information but suspect the 3000-4000 army formations around the edge of SA in the Emirates and suchlike are mobile strike forces. They'll probably turn out to be garrison troops! Harry __________________________________ Lawrence wrote: >Good morning, Harry >Defend them from whom? >Lawry > > > > >Harry: With regard to Iraq, I still think the troops around Saudi Arabia are >primed to get in quick in the event of a breakdown in SA caused by the old >King's death, perhaps. Their job will be to grab the oil-fields and defend >them. ****************************** Harry Pollard Henry George School of LA Box 655 Tujunga CA 91042 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: (818) 352-4141 Fax: (818) 353-2242 *******************************
