Open Thread

June 3rd, 2009 10:28 AM

Possible topic: President Obama's Middle East trip, particularly his planned stay at Saudi King Abdullah's farm.:

The president plans to spend the night at King Abdullah's farm outside of Riyadh. Following a red-carpeted arrival ceremony with the king at the royal airport terminal, Obama was scheduled to travel to the farm where Abdullah keeps a stable of more than 100 stallions.

How will the news coverage contrast between President Obama's interactions with Saudi royalty and the generally negative, even cynical views of President Bush's overtures to the Saudi royals, including and especially Bush's hosting Saudi officials at his Texas ranch?