A Tone Deaf President: A Hyperventilating Opposition

MND ^ | February 22, 2006 | Will Malven

[dfwgator]

Ah yes it's so much better to have a President that takes a poll before making a decision. Agree with the President or not, he's the one with the job, and I respect his decision even if I disagree. As far as the reaction, why should that be his problem? Being President isn't about popularity.

And for those complaining about the deal, give me a realistic alternative, that won't take years to implement.

[Chickensoup]

I have always been under the impression that it may be Duabi's and UAE's oil money but it Palestinian professionals who keep the country running.

[clawrence3]

If security concerns are addressed, why not both?

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

Did any American company even submitt a proposal?

Why not plant the seeds now for some American companies to compete.....tax breaks and such?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

...First there is NO American corporation capable of operating our ports... Given that choice, then the question remains, who’s going to run them?

HALLIBURTON!!!!

CHECK AND MATE!!!!

BWAAA-HAAA-HAAA-HAAA!!!!!

[clawrence3]

Halliburton BUILDS ports, but does not operate a single one.

[dfwgator]

Why not plant the seeds now for some American companies to compete.....tax breaks and such?

Great idea. But what do we do in the meantime?

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Halliburton BUILDS ports, but does not operate a single one.

Have you ever heard of the concept of "humor?"

[DJ MacWoW]

It's frustrating to read an article and by the 3rd sentence, you know you've done more researching than the author. *sigh*

[nopardons]

bttt

[clawrence3]

Yes - was that your best attempt at it?

[clawrence3]

Ain't that the truth.

[VanDeKoik]

If SSA Marine did not offer to do it, what the hell do you want us to do? Force them?

[tomahawk]

Lockheed could do it no problem.

[SpaceBar]

I caught that too. The author's first premise is that no American company can do it which is demonstrably false. There already exist capable US companies already in the biz. I guess no one here can pick lettuce, hang sheet rock, or blow leaves either. Better farm it out.

[yellowdoghunter]

I don't call defending your country bigotry. I don't wish to argue about this but it is okay to disagree with the President, no matter the party.

[BubbaTheRocketScientist]

If security concerns are addressed, why not both?

IF security concerns are addressed, I wouldn't have such a problem - IF (giant IF here, 40-point font), Mohammed and Achmed are not also employed by, working for, part of, or otherwise reporting to a foreign government.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Yes - was that your best attempt at it?

How much Valium are you taking?

[vetsvette]

"Did any American company even submitt a proposal?"

I have no idea. But, I spent my entire working life in senior management positions in major American corporations and I know that the statement that NO American corporation could perform this task is pure BS.