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2006-01-23 Arabia

Cabinet Asks For Debate On Removing Emir

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Posted by Steve 2006-01-23 07:50|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I don't remember hereditary monarchies having this public a debate over leadership... it it the gentle persuasion of Dubya and the call for democracy working its charm?

Posted by Seafarious">Seafarious 2006-01-23 11:31|| 2006-01-23 11:31|| Front Page Top

#2 Sea: I think it's a function of modern communications technology.

Could you imagine the War of the Roses today?
Every other Yorkist or Lancastrian would be screaming to the press how HE should be the king!!

Of course.....it's GOOD to be the king.

Posted by AlanC">AlanC 2006-01-23 18:58|| 2006-01-23 18:58|| Front Page Top

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