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Old 03-17-2004, 05:24 AM  
Roger
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I wonder if it would wield any real power. Most power in KSA is in the hands of the Saud family with localized deference to "morality police" aka local imams.
No it doesn't. The Saud family is more and more powerless. The Wahhabists have practically took over and the Saud can't take a decision if it's not approved by the Wahhabists. They're trying to stop them by organising elections, hopefully it'll go well but I doubt it.
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