The Saudis tackle the big issues facing the kingdom

From the NYT: “Saudis Uneasily Balance Desires for Change and Stability”

Saudis watching the newly introduced broadcasts of their country's Consultative Council a few months back were startled to discover the royal family's handpicked legislators discussing an almost comically minor problem: the theft of wood from the desert kingdom's forests.

Debate on the kingdom’s corrupt royal kleptocracy and support for terrorist groups was shelved so they can discuss wood.