There is something scandalous about the New York Times coverage of Qatari transfer of power from one absolute ruler to another: they rely on the opinion and expertise of a Western PR company that advises the ruler. Kid you not. The PR strategic company, BLJ, is cited in the articles yesterday and today. And notice not one critic of the government of Qatar is cited in the articles, yesterday and today. Imagine if this was a kingdom or emirate that is not on good terms with the US government. In that case, only critics of the government would be cited.