[Itzlzha]

The Bush administration earlier approved the deal, which has drawn escalating criticism by lawmakers who maintain the United Arab Emirates is not consistent in its support of U.S. terrorism-fighting efforts.

And again, it was up to we, the "Eeee-litists, sexist, RACIST" types to call B.S. on a Bush Administration GAFFE!

But I guess we are still not "Republican" enough, or 'Bot enough for the "Unappeasables" of the "Cult of Bush" here!

Caught by surprise over the breadth of concerns expressed in the United States, Dubai Ports World is cautiously organizing its response. The company quietly dispatched advisers to reassure port officials along the East Coast, and its chief operating officer _ internationally respected American shipping executive Edward "Ted" H. Bilkey _ was expected to travel to Washington soon for meetings on Capitol Hill and elsewhere.

Yup, better P.R., that's the ticket!

This must translate into "Quick, get more CA$H to pay off these Opponents...and get me the "Puppet-Phone" to our Administration quislings!"

Meanwhile, the Bush administration is defending its approval of the sale, and strongly resisting demands by Congress to reconsider.

Yup..."I DEMAND you ignore all the dangers and issues, and just 'Trust Me'! Harriet Miers said to!"

"Ahead Sell-Out Factor 10, Mr. Chertoff!"

[Pukin Dog]

But I guess we are still not "Republican" enough, or 'Bot enough for the "Unappeasables" of the "Cult of Bush" here!

No, but maybe you are just too stupid to get your facts straight before spouting off on this issue?

Read up on the facts.

[ex-snook]

Hey thanks for ping. Somebody's questioning foreign control of America? First democracy and now capitalist ownership in doubt at cure-alls? What next - 'free' trade with China?

[Czar]

"Meanwhile, the Bush administration is defending its approval of the sale, and strongly resisting demands by Congress to reconsider."

Well of course they are.