This is how many Freepers look today in response to the port deal.
Posted on 02/21/2006 12:32:20 PM PST by Brian Mosely
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Bush says the deal allowing an Arab company to take over six major U.S. seaports should go forward and he will veto any bill that would stop it.
Talk about ignorant. Open your eyes and ears, hun, it ain't pretty. No MSM has to explain to me that.
"But, Harriet Miers was a heckuva bowler."
LOL, we forgot about that one huh FB
5% is looked at here because that is what makes economic sense. You couldn't inspect 100%, we wouldn't pay for the goods shipped if we spent that much money. And it wouldn't be cost-effective.
5% was a Kerry talking point, can't believe conservatives are repeating it now as if it has some rational meaning.
Most inspection takes place when containers are loaded -- and a majority is inspected by, horror of horrers, THE UAE DP World company.
Study the culture. Not racism...the Arabs have an expression, perhaps you've heard it: "The enemy of my enemy is my friend"
Besides its literal interpretation, it justifies using any means for gaining any ends. I shutter at thinking how easy it would be to sneak in a Wahabi militant into any Arab country guarding our port cities and it scares the hell out of me. Call me racist if you must, but until the culture is swept of Islamic extremism I do not feel safe.
Facts are unfortunately becoming rare commodities in this controversy.
>>Lawmakers, he said, must "step up and explain why a middle eastern company is held to a different standard."<<
This from the same president who said that the invasion of Iraq was justified because everything changed after 9/11. I wish it was 2008 already.
Hand in hand as we sheeple get set up for the slaughter.
Even if he win's, he hands the Dems a jewel.
"Say what you want about Bush but to say he doesn't care about defending this country is an OUTRAGEOUS charge."
But it's more outrageous to be selective about how you defend America. We'll take the war to the terrorists, (good), but we won't secure the Mexican border and we'll sell off port management to Arabs, (bad).
Oh, but the bad makes money...? Ok, concern for security no longer required.
BINGO
"ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Bush says the deal allowing an Arab company to take over six major U.S. seaports should go forward and he will veto any bill that would stop it."
Wow!?...!?...!?...
Dubai, 24 January 2006: - Global ports operator DP World today welcomed news that one of its senior executives, Dave Sanborn, has been nominated by US President George W. Bush to serve as Maritime Administrator a key transportation appointment reporting directly to Norman Mineta the Secretary of Transportation and Cabinet Member.
The White House has issued a statement from Washington DC announcing the nomination. The confirmation process will begin in February.
Mr Sanborn currently holds the position of Director of Operations for Europe and Latin America for the Dubai-based company
Mohammed Sharaf, CEO, DP World said:
“While we are sorry to lose such an experienced and capable executive, it is exactly those qualities that will make Dave an effective administrator for MarAd. We are proud of Dave’s selection and pleased that the Bush Administration found such a capable executive. We wish him all the best in his new role.”
Ted Bilkey, Chief Operating Officer, DP World said:
“Dave’s decades of experience in markets around the world, together with his passion for the industry and commitment to its development, will allow him to make a positive contribution to the work of the Maritime Administration. We wish him well for the future.”
Mr Sanborn, a graduate of The United States Merchant Maritime Academy, joined DP World in 2005. He previously held senior roles with shipping lines CMA-CGM (Americas), APL Ltd and Sea-Land and has been based, besides the US, in Brazil, Europe, Hong Kong and Dubai during his career. He has also served in the US Naval Reserve.
Mr Sanborn is due to take up his new role based in Washington DC later in 2006.
Neither Congress, nor State and Local Governments have the standing to stop this sale between two foreign countries. The only person who can stop this sale sits in the White House.
I think you will find the Supreme Court looking poorly upon any legislation which suggests that foreigners from a country largely made up of white-skinned people can make deals in the U.S., where those of brown-skin cannot.
This deal is done.
All that is left is the shouting and lawsuits.
I fear for the Republic!
She'll ride high on this one. She just got her issue.
This is how many Freepers look today in response to the port deal.
Hollow threat. Bush vetoes nothing.
Yup, clearly these port management contracts ... that's all they are ... are payback for UAE support in Iraq and potentially in Iran. Also, the muzzies will have nothing to do with port security.
Nah, I still don't like it, but there it is. Maybe these A-rabs will build us a refinery or two. Now that would be useful
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