“Web users in Saudi Arabia can now petition their king directly through a website, it seems. The site, called Tawasol (Communication), was launched on the orders of King Abdullah, who is keen to hear his citizens’ complaints, ideas and suggestions, the Saudi Gazette reports. Every message will be forwarded to the king, the paper adds. Saudis can use the portal to lodge complaints against government departments and send applications for medical assistance, the Arab News says. A statement posted on the website says, “People will be able to inform the king about any shortcomings in the services offered by government agencies, and to take suitable action for the benefit of all citizens.” Saudi Arabia has an uneasy relationship with the internet…………….”
It could be one way to flush out malcontents, reformists, cynics, and even a few potential ‘terrorists’. It all depends on what you write the king about. After all, social media like Twitter and Facebook have opened avenues for protest and political activism, but they have also helped flush out active and silent regime opponents.
No doubt the sycophants who set it up for his majesty who will sift through it will select what is appropriate. The king will never see any petition asking for free elections. It would be more fun if the king would simply open a Twitter account and have his subjects tweet him. The king can tweet his daily activities, something like:
“Bummer, had to give that pesky Hariri kid $1 billion to save his dumb financial ass. Al Tuwaijri thinks it is necessary”.
“Wrote $25 mil check for new Prez of Lebanon. I hope the greedy dumb mother is worth it. Let’s see the cheap mullahs match that”.
“Bandar seems to behave himself these days. I wonder……..”
“Talked to Sisi by phone. Imagine a king calling a former general. A nobody, yet”
“Was told the dumb Bahraini f–k wants to phone me. Asked Saud to take his call”
“Those !*#$%^#@@$$ Qataris………..”
“Obama sucks, could even be a secret Shi’a. I hope Republicans whip his ass this year and win in 2016”
“Will that Clinton woman win? Women! I can charm her into attacking Iran. Wish I had met her on the rebound from the Monica-and-Bill-in-the-closet lollipop thing”
“Benghazi, Benghazi; I’ll never stop saying Benghaziiiiiii……………”
