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23. To make an example of hm to any other journalists who dare criticize the Saudi royals. nt

Sat Dec 15, 2018, 06:33 PM

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Can someone explain why MBS had Jamal Khashoggi killed? [View all] MicaelS Dec 2018 OP

Khashoggi was critical of the Saudi government. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #1

Right, and I think MBS wanted to make an example of him. Nt raccoon Dec 2018 #3

That's pretty much it. Cold War Spook Dec 2018 #4

Khashoggi was far more critical of the tRump misadminstration. LakeSuperiorView Dec 2018 #8

His name was on the Saudi enemies list given to him that Kushner... brush Dec 2018 #20

Because he knew the US is being led by a dumb dumb coward.. HipChick Dec 2018 #2

Also critical of trump WhiteTara Dec 2018 #5

He Wrote Critically About The Orange Lump Me. Dec 2018 #6

Reformer? um, no: shanny Dec 2018 #7

Great link. Thanks n/t MicaelS Dec 2018 #13

That is what I was looking for. Thanks! n/t MicaelS Dec 2018 #12

Yes, the CIA director, Gina Cheri Haspel. nt Xipe Totec Dec 2018 #10

In addition, MBS is dumber than he looks. Sneederbunk Dec 2018 #11

Looks like you are right. Thanks n/t MicaelS Dec 2018 #15

Thanks for the question. smirkymonkey Dec 2018 #16

You are quite welcome. n/t MicaelS Dec 2018 #19

Think of Saudi Arabia as a 15th century feudal kingdom NotASurfer Dec 2018 #17

"We Saudis can do whatever we want, and I wanted to kill him" struggle4progress Dec 2018 #18

He came out against the war in Yemen Cicada Dec 2018 #21

First and foremost, he's a killer. Iggo Dec 2018 #22