Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is CACSA?
   
2. Who are the Committee Members?
   
3. Can I Join Your Organization?
   
4. What About the Rumors that CACSA is an Organization Formed to Extort Money from al-Saud?
   
5. What About the Rumors that CACSA is a Zionist Organization Parading as an Organization to Eradicate Corruption in Saudi Arabia?
   
6. What do you think of Israel? Syria? Egypt? The Palestinian Authority? Lebanon?
   

The Committee Against Corruption in Saudi Arabia (C.A.C.S.A) was started by five founding members in April of 1996. When King Fahd became very ill in 1998 and was put to pastures by his Sudeiri brothers, CACSA decided to give Prince Abdullah the chance to revamp and clean the corrupt government Fahd worked so hard on nurturing. As much as we like Abdullah and his less corrupt style, he has gotten too old really to muscle his way into Sultan's turf or any of the other remaining Sudeiris. CACSA went back online in September 2000. Our intention were and still are to inform and educate the public at large of the corruption of some members of the House of Saud.

To identify any of our committee members would be tantamount to committing suicide. History has proven that al-Saud have the tendencies to condemn those who oppose them in a harsh and inhuman ways. For that reason, we are very protective of their names and their positions in the Saudi society. In recent months, two new members have joined CACSA. Although non-founding members, their support and encouragement to help re-start CACSA has earned the admiration of all founding members.

Yes. There are two level of memberships. Those who support us financially and wish to remain anonymous and those who will support our cause openly and help build grass roots support. Becoming a member will not provide you with privileges such as knowing who are the founding members are. We hope you understand. If you wish to help with no string attached, we welcome your help and support.

The beginning of this rumor started on the fourth floor of the Saudi Embassy in Washington DC (Bandar's floor). It has catapulted to such extent that we receive emails from "Saudi Watchers" asking clarification. And the fact that we abstained for two years from publishing CACSA stoked the fires further. In fact, there were rumors that we have been paid off and that is why we stopped publishing. None of this is true. CACSA was formed by devoted individuals some of which are very, very wealthy. Since, we are unable to stop rumors, this will be the only platform and the only page in which we address this issue. If you cannot see and feel our passion for change, we are unable to convince anyone otherwise. 

What about the Rumors that CACSA is a Zionist Organization Parading as an Organization to Eradicate Corruption in Saudi Arabia?

CACSA has nothing to do with Zionism or Israel. However, if you want to read our opinion about how we view countries surrounding Saudi Arabia, read the next question.

What do you Think of Israel? Syria? Egypt? The Palestinian Authority? Lebanon? Iraq? Iran?

Israel: CACSA views Israel as the only true democracy in the Middle East (Democracy, very simply, is having the choice to decide on your own leader by a majority, uncontested votes of the population) with admiration and jealousy. Israel's parliamentary system gives its citizens, whether they are Orthodox or Sectarian Liberals, a voice in their government, something CASA believes should be the goal of every country in the Middle East.

Syria: The most backward country in the world. 30 years of Asad reign are hailed by world leaders when in fact all he did was send Syria in downward spiral politically, socially, and economically. It is estimated that 50% of the population is disguised behind an informant mentality and people live to fear and to be hungry. Syria is comparable to North Korea in many ways (Last 2 nations not to have cellular phones, Internet, etc..)

Egypt: Once a great nation with a history to match, today has been turned into an autocratic state with rigged elections and a corrupt leader whose children have embarked, like locusts, on enriching themselves. It is estimated that out of 70 million people in Egypt, 40 million walk without shoes. Mubarak's latest successful assault is on the freedom of speech. CACSA admired Anwar Sadat for his courage and hate of corrupt officials. When Sadat died, he owned literally nothing because he spent his life paying attention to Egypt and not his own pockets.

The Palestinian Authority: Nothing that can be said about Yasser Arafat could be untrue if intellectual Palestinians are allowed to say it. Since the inception of this Authority, Arafat has ruled this small piece of land with an iron fist against any dissidence or vocal opposition. His corrupt cabinet level ministers have accessed the bulk of the aid that has been received with his full knowledge and participation. CACSA opposes for people like that to rule Jerusalem. They will destroy it.

Lebanon: Lebanon, once hailed as the Switzerland of the Middle East, is more and more starting to resemble Syria if not for the Christians minority, who have resisted the onslaught of the civility of the Alawites just West of them. When Lebanon used to boast true democracy, today elect officials that have been pre-determined in some government office in Damascus. Rafic Harriri governs like Fahd, with total disregard for true financial planning. Prior to Hariri coming to power as Prime Minster, Lebanon had $1 billion in debt. Today Lebanon has $20 billion in debt and pays approximately 85% of its tax revenues to service that debt.

Iraq: There is no room in this world for leaders to invade or lob Scud missiles onto their neighbors. We all await his departure with impatience.