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[Cleopatra]

Guess what?

The British authorities claim to have arrested 24 British Muslims in connection with an alleged plot to blow up airplanes using liquid explosives.

I guess my point is that, even for those of us who are somewhat skeptical about the timing of this dastardly 'plot', you can find violent young men everywhere.

BTW, that tame Arab Snooze article only barely hints at it, but right now the main focus of Arab anger (if one can speak of such a thing), is not the US, not the UN, not Britain, not even really Israel - which was a lost cause anyway - but the Arab governments. So it's not like there's going to be a sudden craze for gunning down EFL teachers.

[The_Prodiigy]

The greatest danger lies not so much in one's physical safety whilst working and trying to enjoy life in KSA but one's spirit.

KSA is notoriously lacking in public entertainments, arts, music, animal welfare, pets, media etc etc and the exploration of another cultures/beliefs.

Anything which is not intrinsically shackled to Islam is considered frivolous and lacking worth.

It can be extremely distressing and dispiriting to live in such an environment. Science fiction, as an example is thought of as being subversive. Anything that might stir deeper thinking or exploration is supressed.

Guns do circulate and the police appear to be quite poorly-organised.

[Cleopatra]

[omanized]

Cleo, you are becoming a bit of a bore - ease up on the trigger finger and keep the negative potshots to yourself. Perhaps you are going for some achievement in thread locking? I think it is clear where you stand on issues related to your adopted homeland, conspiracy theories, Isreal etc. Yawn.............

omanized

[Cleopatra]

[Queen of Sheba]

[Bebsi]

[shadowfax]

Briefly to comment on Cleo's new melodramatically polemical propagandist "avatar": forgive my observing that it appears a shade unrepresentative to find a one-child family in such a context.
Did I hear someone mention the words hornet, and nest - in conjunction with the verb stir? Oh well, I couldn't resist the promise of such an exquisite schadenfreude, and must prepare to undergo a protracted and thoroughgoing stinging. Such are the pangs the sons of Truth must bear, for the disillusionment of her foes, as well as for the protection of the naive.

[The_Prodiigy]

Bebsi, old son.

One year is enough to get the vibe, explore all avenues. Unnecessary to examine every last grain of sand to realise what the place represents. The irony is it has been artificially created.

To be fair, some things are better than in USA - kapsa is nutritious and portions generous.

There is no requirement to tax and insure one's car and you don't have to clip kids around the ear when they litter - it's one big dustbin. This despite huge yellow skips being provided.

You get the chance to see other worthwhile places. Dubai has a vibrant eating and entertainment scene. The walk around the creek in the evening is great, architecture and use of lighting stylish. Trade is booming and plenty of ex-pats and cheap electronics.

Sky is blue and umbrellas are not sold. Skis can be safely stored away with the Christmas lights, drum kit and corkscrew.

You will not get sucked into Big Brother, the program will never be accepted in those parts. McCall would be hard pressed to find a decent job.

No fisticuffs over lost poker games with friends.

A multi-entry visa.

[Queen of Sheba]

[The_Prodiigy]

Well ...

Plenty TO complain about in KSA. Awful place.
The daily wailing at sunrise must have rubbed off. Wah wah WaAAAH!

[Cleopatra]

[Queen of Sheba]