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Re:Uber CEO calls Saudi murder of Khashoggi “a mistake,” scr... by whalebird on Monday November 11, 2019 @05:48PM (#21509754)
I don't think the power dynamics are that clear. The Saudi state is not at all under total control of MBS. Formally, his father is in power, there are other potential heirs to the throne. There is the possibility of intrigue.

In hindsight, it wouldn't make sense for MBS to order this killing, but it would make sense for a rival to blame the murder on him. That's hindsight of course. Equally plausible is the scenario where MBS is so self-absorbed, he orders the killing without regard to potential consequences.

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Re:Uber CEO calls Saudi murder of Khashoggi “a mistake,” scr... by jacquesm on Tuesday November 12, 2019 @08:57AM (#21514078)
An assassination team flew from one country to another, murdered a person in cold blood in an embassy and then exfiltrated the body in pieces. Such an operation does not get executed without orders from on high.
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