• massacre@lemmy.world
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      14 hours ago

      Sharia law in Saudi Arabia is really theatre. It’s not even remotely followed by the ruling elites, but used as a battering ram against the populace. Very much a Rules for Thee, not for Me situation.

    • bedwyr@piefed.ca
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      20 hours ago

      The regime probably figures keeping dissent under check is their most important issue. They can’t fight so that’s all they have along with their money.