the parallelism between this hot topic and our border problem is fascinating.
Want to expose the hypocritical left? The Port issue is perfect. Nail down their reasons why we should fear a UAE company winning the contract bid. Point out that only a small fraction of the muslim/arab world are radical and/or dangerous, and sit back and laugh at the "intolerance".
Once you get enough of their thoughts and beliefs out in the open, pivot to the US - Mexico border issues (potential for terrorist crossings/assistance, explosion of gang crime due to influx), and see where they stand.
You will find many decent Hispanics and uncountable false-outraged Dems who are very vocal about how we are being sold out by Bush or setting ourselves up for disaster with this Port Transfer, but will immediately brand you a racist/nationalist etc if the Strong Secure Border issue is brought forth.
Like I said, the parallel between these 2 topics is fascinating.
Good post. Welcome to Free Republic!
Unfortunately that attitude isn't confined to the Democrats. The RNC has used this same tactic in pushing Dubya's 'Temporary Guest Worker' amnesty.