Saudi King Not So Moderate, Reporter Says
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Cable News is repeating what seems to be the Obama Administration's characterization of deceased Saudi King Abdullah al-Saud. Apparently he was a moderate who wanted to be a reformer but he couldn't. Even though he was King. Of a country that doesn't allow women to drive. The Intercept's Murtaza Hussain has another take on it. Worth looking at:
https://firstlook.or...ered-man-peace/
Also worth looking at, the Intercept's damning summation of the Obama Administration's persecution of reporters and whistleblowers, written by Dan Froomkin. History will be the judge of these glaring human rights violations:
https://firstlook.or...new-york-times/