You quoted The National Review concerning the flight out of the country:

When NR called an official at Logan Airport, he said, "You have to talk to the State Department. They're the ones who set it up."

Here is the rest of the paragraph:

But a State Department source said the department "played no role" in the matter. "This is not something we would have brokered," the source said. "Bandar does not need Foggy Bottom to get a phone call returned by the White House." That seemed a clear hint that the White House was involved, but the White House declined immediate comment, saying it would look into the matter.

Again, Nice Try, Creative Editing Division.

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You quoted the Snopes article selectively to highlight the fact that Watson, a critic of how the affair was handled, is a former government employee. Presumably, this "problem" does not also apply to the reporter and editorial staff of The National Review.

Also, being a former government employee does not automatically impeach someone's authority to speak to an issue. You have, no doubt, quoted many former government employees in support of positions you find pleasant. The Snopes warning was just that: a little historiographical advice, reminding us that we need to be mindful of our sources. All of them.

Apply a little critical thinking to your sources yourself.

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You said:

Yes, everything CIVILIAN was grounded. But obviously the MILTARY airplanes were not grounded. Duh.

Yes, obviously, military planes were in the air. I didn't think I needed to state the obvious. I forgot to whom I was replying.

The Saudis were on a civilian charter flight in-country when grieving relatives and pieces of dead people were deemed too much of a security risk.

But I'm sure that's the best you could do.

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You said:

She said:
"I have banged my head against the brick wall that you have constructed in your mind for the last time on this subject."

Ok. Whatever.

Manners 101: Do not speak about a person in reply to that person as if that person were not in the room. If you are addressing an individual, do it in the second person.

Now, having corrected your sorry attempt to poke holes in my post...