No one has a monopoly on the truth. The point is we are dealing with a complex situation. There are valid arguments on both sides. On balance, I favor the UAE port deal. Demonizing the UAE is not in our long term national security interests in the region. General Pace was not forced to make the statements he did about our relationship with the UAE. The deal has been vetted among 18 USG agencies to determine the security and other risks and approved. That's good enough for me.
I just think I've lived my life at the end of the golden age of humanity based on what I see unfolding. My life will end soon. Everyone here is free to entertain their fantasies of the future. I just happen to think they are fantasies and most don't see what's coming. It will be their challenge. I've had mine. Live well and live proud that you are an American whether in fact or in spirit.
Being an American means being optimistic about the future and being able to be masters of our own fate. I am probably older than you are and don't share your pessimism. I want a better life for my child, nieces, and nephews. I am not about to walk away from any of the challenges and will make whatever contribution I can to further the interests of our country.
Live well and live proud that you are an American whether in fact or in spirit.
I have for the past 63 years and have every intention of doing so until I depart this earth.
General Pace is a good man. I have posted some very favorable reviews of his testimony and I agree with most of his logic and strategy. In this case, considering more facts than I'm willing to discuss in this response, I trust a thorough review by congress representing all the American people more than a 'trust me' from an elected executive and a handful of apparently ill-informed bureaucrats tied to an executive tit.