Jordan's Next Prime Minister

There are a few families in Jordan that are in complete control of local politics in the country. These families, to the trained eye, seem to be playing a game of musical chairs, when it comes to the position of Prime Minister. As the news of Sameer Al Rifai's appointment starts to subside, and given the short lives of Jordanian governments, one can only speculate on the identity of the next to hold the position. However, mab3oos has made a pledge to never spread rumors, only researched facts. Therefore, after many nights of deciphering and fact checking, the three who will be running around when the music starts again are:
  • Al Masri (possibly Nashat)
  • Al Majali (Sahil or Shadi)
  • Naser Al Lowzi
Have your say because you can't otherwise (i.e. actually vote for a PM):


p.s. the above names were the result of a major assumption: that King Abdullah continues with tapping the younger generation of the same old faces.

For less important positions, such as ministerial, there seems to be talk that Reem Badran will test the waters for the trade minister position as a stepping stone to be named the first female prime minister in the Arab World. This will definitely enhance Jordan's spurious claim of gender equality.

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Anonymous said...

can you give us short biographies of these ppl (as if they are important, but you know what I mean)

Dee said...

no biographies needed, more like a physical exam, to figure out who has the fastest reaction and will grab a chair and sit once the music is stopped.

jaraad said...

One quote that can describe our government is "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten." enough said.

Anonymous said...

What song do you thing we should play the game to? Also do you think that any non-Ammani's will be tapped?

mab3oos said...

Anon1,
What for? Since when biographies and CV's are important factors in making the decision? As long as they are the off springs of مُقرّب من العائلة المالكة, they need not worry about qualifications.

Dee,
Exactly. Just to see how good they are with following orders without thinking.

Jaraad,
Precisely. There is no change to speak of even though they've driven the West crazy with talk of democratization and moderation.

Anon2,
I think Hashmi Hashmi is suitable for such a situation!

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