Western media on the Saudi King

It is fair to say that Western media's fawning coverage of the Saudi King only reminds me of the pathetic fawning coverage of Israel in the US.  The media all but declared the kingdom a democracy; hell, they actually did that and declared the king a "liberator" of women.  Well, if you think that bombs and rockets are capable of liberating Arab women, why not think that Saudi potentates can as well.  Also, notice that none of the coverage carries the satire and mockery that is dominating a lot of social media about the king. None of the guests hosted are opponents of the regime.  But then again: you also wanted to believe that the Shah of Iran had the support of his people. It makes you feel much better when you tell yourself that your favorite potentates are loved by their people, and by the people of neighboring countries.