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JCC Who will be the next Saudi King?

Discussion in 'Community' started by Lord Vivec, Jan 22, 2015.

  1. Lord Vivec

    Lord Vivec Chosen One star 9

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  2. ShaneP

    ShaneP Ex-Mod Officio star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Prince Muqrin already named.
     
  3. The Loyal Imperial

    The Loyal Imperial Manager Emeritus star 6 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Salman has been the official next-in-line for a while now, but there have been rumors of him being potentially unfit for the position (Alzheimer's or something along those lines), and Abdullah had Muqrin made the heir's heir. Assuming that things proceed in an orderly fashion (hardly guaranteed, of course), those two would seem the most likely candidates.
     
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  5. Point Given

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    Not sure, but I imagine we'll make a pun thread of it regardless.
     
  6. Jedi_Reject_Jesse

    Jedi_Reject_Jesse Jedi Grand Master star 7

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    At first I was like "the dude that cameo'd in Star Trek Voyager?" then I realized that's Abdullah of Jordan. Now I don't care.
     
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  7. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    If only they had a more sensible system of succession -- or if Abdul Aziz didn't get around as much.
     
  8. Point Given

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    Yeah if you have that many family members, you should switch away from Tanistry.
     
  9. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    It's agnatic seniority dude :p
     
  10. Darth Guy

    Darth Guy Chosen One star 10

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    To change succession laws you have to rule for at least 10 years.
     
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  11. Rogue_Ten

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    they didnt call him "aziz" for nothing
     
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  12. Point Given

    Point Given Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Muqrin isn't the next eldest after Salman though.
     
  13. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    That's exactly why his selection as deputy crown prince was controversial, because the throne has always passed to the eldest surviving son. His nomination was considered a concession to practicality, but not traditional -- if we can speak of such a recent monarchy having any traditional rules.
     
  14. Point Given

    Point Given Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    ergo Tanistry. I win, you lose. Now get into the oubliette.
     
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  15. SithSense

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    totally read that as "Prince Murqin".
     
  16. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    lol if you think the Saudis have anything resembling an electorate, even among the House of Saud.

    And you'll have to buy me dinner first.
     
  17. Point Given

    Point Given Manager star 7 Staff Member Manager

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    Fine I'll take you to that Greek place again.
     
  18. Mikaboshi

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  19. ShaneP

    ShaneP Ex-Mod Officio star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Muqrin is the heir. Salman is king.
     
  20. Rogue_Ten

    Rogue_Ten Chosen One star 7

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    my **** is king
     
  21. ShaneP

    ShaneP Ex-Mod Officio star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Oil is king
     
  22. AmazingB

    AmazingB Manager Emeritus star 7 VIP - Former Mod/RSA

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    Is Black Walder still third in line?

    Amazing.
     
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  23. GrandAdmiralJello

    GrandAdmiralJello Comms Admin ❉ Moderator Communitatis Litterarumque star 10 Staff Member Administrator

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    An old and withered despot? My condolences.
     
  24. Rogue_Ten

    Rogue_Ten Chosen One star 7

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    *golf clap*
     
  25. Lord Vivec

    Lord Vivec Chosen One star 9

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    What about Suq Madiq? Is he eligible?