Arab Democrats and the praise for Saudi...democracy?

"Ibrahim said something pretty disturbing. In discussing the need to re-think the dichotomy between moderate regimes and radicals — a question put forward by the moderator, Yousef Munayyer, he said that the Arab “monarchies are more stable and more benevolent” than the radical secular regimes the leftist Arabs used to praise in the 1960s. He said, “some of the old radicals are still in power.” (unlike gulf royals who strictly adhere to democratic transition of power). (thanks Olivia)