Posted on 02/22/2006 1:18:57 AM PST by bd476
I can imagine that W's standing, if not America's, has improved in Arab countries the last couple days.
I havent' heard any argument against this deal that was not driven by emotion or the phantom of eerie Arabs sneaking nukes into the country.
It's totally irrational.
So, in your fevered thinking, every Arab is bent on destroying America. Don't you think that's a ridiculous stereotype?
Phew! I feel SO much better now. /sarcasm
What next? Libya controls Logan Airport?
I am not worried about the UAE's government working with terrorists. I am more worried about a jihadist slipping through their security protocols and getting a job working at one of your ports. If we could be more assured of the UAE corporation's security procedures then I would feel better about it.
Does anyone have a comprehensive list of the bidders for the contract, or is this simply Dubai buying the British company that already has the contract?..when does it expire? More info would bring clarity.
"""Here's what gets me about all this tempest in a teapot: The invested monies are good for those working at the ports and boosts GDP -- maybe this is what has got the Dems all worked up. Plus, for crying out loud, if the Emirate gets word of something funny coming into the ports (and they just might), like heck they WOULDN'T do something about it. They've got an investment to protect."""
Yes they do have an investment to protect and that is the spread of Islam and to kill the infidal. The company isn't going to organize a terrorist attack but you can't tell me that some in the company wouldn't look the other way if one was planned.
Check out this little bit of hypocrisy and tell me this is not politics as usual. Some conservatives never fail to fall for it hook line and sinker with their knee jerk responses:
Democrat officials' firm helped Dubai purchase ports
http://www.americanthinker.com/comments_print.php?comments_id=4515
Arutz Sheva News Service - http://www.IsraelNationalNews.com
Absolutely. Rule-of-law is established in our country for enforcing our common ethics. Lynch-mobs are a usurpation of our constitutional rights.
I'm not advocating that we bomb Dubai, or quit treating with them as allies if that is currently in our best interests.
I'm only stating that we should not make the mistake of treating them as a friendly nation (that is allowing immigration or property rights). Our ethics are not compatible with their beliefs. Conflict is inevitable. Violent conflict is avoidable, only if they respect our sovereignty (challenge our right to exercise our beliefs on our soil).
What is your reasoning for allowing them to operate a business on US soil?
"the phantom of eerie Arabs sneaking nukes into the country."
Right, and whether PSA International of Singapore or DP World of Dubai had won the bid, has absolutely no bearing on that question.
Port security is run by TSA, not by terminal operators.
IT'S THE CAPITALIST WAY-ANYTHING FOR A BUCK. FORGET 9-11 AND THE JIHADISTS, BUSH KNOWS WHAT'S BEST FOR US, SO LET'S ALL JUMP ON THE BAND WAGON. THE NEXT STEP IS TO REPLACE THE LONGSHOREMAN WITH HIGHLY QUALIFIED "TEMPORY GUEST WORKERS". THE RICH GET RICHER AND THE MIDDLE CLASS GOES DOWN THE TUBES.
Whaaa!!#@%
Those are extremely critical elements any bad guys would need in order to infiltrate America.
The simple fact that this deal would give this UAE/Dibaei company access to our US Coast Guard schedule and/or inspection routine is enough for me to oppose.
I dont care HOW peaceful they've been the past five years.
If they havent universally supported Israel's right to exist, if they haven't universally condemned Palestinian nutballs, then they are defacto enemies of the West.
BUMP!
"""So, in your fevered thinking, every Arab is bent on destroying America. Don't you think that's a ridiculous stereotype?"""
I think given the chance many would kill you and me. But no, not all, and it is a stupid accusition to assume that anyone is refering to all Arabs. But enough of them have expressed their desire to destroy America, to make me put them all on watch and trust very few.
I do not want to give them any more opportunity to do use harm.
Until the Arab community cleans up its own backyard (terrorist) I don't want them in mine.
Pay no attention to Skippy. He signed up a few weeks ago, and he has been busying not making friends everywhere he goes. I laughed when Islamofacists could not tell the difference between Denmark and Norway, but it does not suprise me that he is making the same mistake with Yemen and the UAE.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.