Ali Muhammed
Qatar has spent billions helping Syrians kill each other and this slick oil kingdom has avoided the Arab spring but things could be changing. Some long ago council elections that were promised have never materialized and the average citizen in Qatar are getting edgy these days. The numerous on-line grumblings have increased and there is no real outlet for disgruntled folks especially in the Qatar owned Al Jazerra television program and network. Migrant workers are disrespected and abused in this society and the economy here in Qatar is command driven from the very top to the Emir. This is a total feudal society and for the moment all is good if you are an Arab and a citizen of Qatar. These monarchs though have to go for real progress ever to occur for all people living in Qatar. Oil money and revenue will not last forever and their undemocratic rule not allowing and political discussion only holds everyone back in the region and just serves to keep the ruling family in form control. Hamid bin Khalifa's days are numbered and just like Hussein and Assad his family may be forced to fight for their lives. In fact, he has given power to his son but we all know the man with the mustache is still in charge with his trophy wife. He and his family will resort to all brutal methods of retaining power in a Middle East that is becoming more fastidious to control and keep power for these corrupt Emirs,Monarchs and Kings
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