re: #87 SanFranciscoZionist

My guess is that Saudi does not see Mecca as History, but as Truth, and also as Thing We’ve Got That No One Else Does, ie, Tourist Income and Envy Magnet. They’ll get rid of anything that isn’t of immediate theological interest to them, anything that contradicts their interpretation or practice, and jettison it without a second thought.

Horrifying, from a history student’s perspective, but I don’t think anyone has enough influence to even slow them down who cares much.

Saudis have this nouveau riche vibe going on, and this is a classic example thereof.

And a seriously obnoxious subset of nouveau riche at that. They seriously could use a lesson in good taste, but I don’t think it would work.