Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick

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Americans forgot about 9/11 real fast when Saudi Arabia started throwing money around.

We've already forgiven elon for what what he is.

What is he?

“Genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist”

absurd

"American government defence contracting welfare queen" FTFY

Was there ever a time in which Americans treated Saudi Arabia as being responsible for 9/11?

The Saudi Arabian state was not, at least not directly. The bin Ladens are wealthy, but not royal, and Osama already was the black sheep of the family before 9/11.

It was israel - the only group that had prior knowledge about it.

> Kalanick and Pagano, who recently converted to Islam

One might imagine that converting to Islam is required to gain citizenship in Saudi Arabia, so it’s certainly good timing here.

Just don't unconvert. It's a one way street. People who grew up in Christian nations don't understand what they're signing up for.

Not only that but you've put a target on your head for your own children's decisions.

Travis seems very devout as evinced by his reference to "Boob-er": https://mashable.com/article/uber-disgusting-examples

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