'Today' Expert Cressey Backs Bush Port Plan: "Everyone's Hyperventilating"

Today Show/NewsBusters ^ | Mark Finkelstein

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Today show/NewsBusters ping.

[Coop]

I admittedly don't know much about Mr. Cressey, but I'm in full agreement with him on the hyperventilating.

[Puppage]

We've had foreign ownership of the ports . . . for a number of years now

Britain is NOT the UAE.

[palmer]

Would be nice to have balance on the security aspects. But it makes no sense to have an on-air feud over the politics of the decision, there's been more than enough grandstanding and blather already.

[traderrob6]

I believe that when all the dust settles on this thing, there will be alot of egg on alot of faces both Republican and Democrat. Polical expediency generally comes back to bite the person(s)involved.

[YaYa123]

Bless your heart for this one!!! I was watching, and so shocked I forgot to take notes. I don't think I've ever seen Cressey so unequivical in his support of Bush. Hellsbells, I don't think I've ever heard him be supportive of Bush!!!!! (As an NBC analyst, I figured his job was to criticize the administration, cause that's what he's always done.

Lauer tried his hardest to evoke Bush criticism from Cressey, but it didn't happen.

[satchmodog9]

Some parts are.

[Semper Paratus]

It would shock me if Matt Lauer would pose the same adversarial questions to democrats instead of saying 'Amen'.

[soloNYer]

I have a feeling that with the Today show bringing him on is a signal to the Dems that this topic is another one that won't bring down Bush, or show that they are tougher on national security than Republicans.

I am disappointed with Republicans who jumped on the hysteria before the facts prove or disprove the legitimacy of the deal. I am open to both arguments, but at this point it doesn't look like there are any new security concerns at the ports that aren't already there.

[LibLieSlayer]

The UAE is not Syria or Iran.

LLS

[Echo Talon]

McCain will come out looking the best, since he wasn't involved in the outrage. I'm no McLame supporter but he got this one right.

[veronica]

Cressey: "Let's keep in mind Richard Green [the shoe bomber] was from Great Britain, we've had several attacks inside Great Britain by home-grown terrorists. Great Britain has a terrorist threat, a problem. Are we worried about that, because they were controlling US ports before this?

This is another specious argument. It's like saying Tim McVeigh was an American, so Americans should not work at the ports. You can't extrapolate from an isolated event. The Bush administation apparently lives in a dream world when it comes to the Arabs. It's really disappointing.

[IronManBike]

Who is watching and who cares!??

[governsleastgovernsbest]

As most folks here know, Rush has refrained from rushing to judgment on the issue. I'm predicting Rush will mention Cressey's interview today.

[joesnuffy]

Absolutely Bin Laden's family represents a large Muslim owned construction company...having successfully completed projects around the world..

These projects have not mysteriously fallen down or blown themselves up killing thousands...

Muslims wont be getting into the country any easier than they already are...nor will they be able to sneak WMD with any more difficulty than they already are able to..

Let them run the ports...whats the big deal...in fact let them cater all of Washington DC's meals from now on...

imo

[governsleastgovernsbest]

Who is watching and who cares!??

Over 5.4 million people daily. Today remains an important shaper of news and views for many Americans.

[clawrence3]

That's right - since 9/11, no UAE citizens have been involved in terrorists attacks against the U.S.

[newnhdad]

Once again, rational thought by people who know better will always come out ahead. This entire issue was manufactured by the left to play on people's fears and mistrust of the "evil a-rabs" so they appear strong on national defense. They wanted to appeal to middle america so they decided to skillfully play the "fear card" like they so frequently accuse the republicans of doing.

This entire episode was a smokescreen blown out there by democrats until the next "scandal dujour" comes up. I'm not surprised by that, what has me pissed is the willingness of the republicans to be manipulated and go along with this manufactured issue without getting all the facts. We have now probably alienated a valuable ally in the GWOT and most importantly have placed our military bases in the UAE (the facilities that will most likely be used in any attack against Iran) in jeopardy.

Once again, the republicans prove why they don't deserve majorities because they don't know how to lead.

[Lurker]

Neither are the ChiComms.

L