"The rest of you RINOS can pike and hike."
It's more than just Democrats and "RINOs" that oppose the ports deal. Handing over the ports to the UAE is a LOSING issue for the GOP:
Just 17% of Americans believe Dubai Ports World should be allowed to purchase operating rights to several U.S. ports. A Rasmussen Reports survey found that 64% disagree and believe the sale should not be allowed.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/2006/February%20Dailies/Dubai%20Ports.htm
That's because 83% of Americans are uninformed. Sad but true.