There's a much bigger issue here than the simplistic notion that we shouldn't let an Arab country do business in our ports because it might be a security risk. The fact is they could say the same thing about our planes and ships in their country and we need to not lose sight of the bigger picture here. Reactionary conservatives won't understand that. Clearer minded conservatives will.
If they don't want our ships there because we won't do a business deal with them, it's better to find out now than later. Under no circumstances should be do business with people who use strong arm tactics. Our ships are there as part of a deal that benefits both sides. If it's "do it my way or I'll take my ball home" let them take the ball home.
You are wrong about this business transaction. It's not one-sided. We need them and they need us. The UAE isn't a charitable organization that's giving us the right to dock there for free. We pay them. But that's not why were important to them. We're important because if we weren't there the Iranians would swoop over and take their oil fields. And if we said "dock our ships for free or we're pulling out, they would dock our ships for free. Now, the relationship is equal. When the war is over, it will be unequal in our favor.
My suggestion to you? Quit acting so desperate. It's not attractive.
And mine to you? Do some homework and learn some cognitive skills. There's no desperation in what I wrote to you. But there are facts. And one of them is the military importance of our forces in UAE. And it's not about Iran invading that country. It's more about keeping Iran from blockading or attempting to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
Under no circumstances should be do business with people who use strong arm tactics.
Really? You must ride a bike everywhere. Or walk. Surely you don't operate any machinery that runs on Saudi or Venezuelan oil. I mean those two countries are hardly on the list of meek and mild-mannered types, ya know?! Or maybe you don't...or maybe you're a hypocrite. I learned a long time ago ya can't talk sense with those who have none. You prove I was right.
You are wrong about this business transaction. It's not one-sided. We need them and they need us.
I never said it was one-sided. I'd suggest rereading my post but you'd still end up with the same preconceived notion so don't bother. Your initial overreaction and your need to put words in my mouth shows you're short on facts and long on bullsh!t.