Reform comes to Saudi Arabia. Al-Arabiya TV is jumping up and down. They are hailing the "wise" and "important" decision by the king to appoint a "special committee" for acclamation (bay`ah) of future kings and crown princes. A highly opportunistic member of the insignificant and powerless Shura Council went on TV to praise the decision. The committee--surprise, surprise--will include the sons and grandsons of `Abdul-`Aziz. You may go back to sleep now. I can't wait for US officials to praise the decision. Bush Doctrine, illustrated.