Riad sent me this: "While discussing the roles of the different agents based on his latest book, Suskind makes this matter of fact observation about the relationship of Rob Richer, the former head of the CIA Near east division, and the king of Jordan: "Our guy, Rob Richer of CIA, has a special relationship with the king of Jordan. He helped with king of Jordan's arrival in office and they are buddies". Back in dream land, the US continues to advance the cause of democracy around the globe."