[MNJohnnie]

Ok Time AGAIN, for the facts. You can get the information on Container Security from either the Coast Guard or DHS websites.

We scan 100% of the containers coming into the US for traditional all ready. The information has been posted repeatedly. We ONLY NEED to physically inspect about 6% because of security concerns. The Terminal Operator controls NOTHING about the shipment. The Manifest are controlled BY THE SHIPPER as well as the RECIEVER and must go thru Customs. The level of RABID ignorance here is simply inexcusable.

The United States is giving NOTHING away. Grow up and actually confront the facts. Two weeks into this story it is utterly inexcusable for anyone to be this rabidly ignorant. A PRIVATE Company, P&O is selling it Port Terminal Operations. A Company Called Dubai Port World is BUYING that Private Company. Part of what they are acquiring is 9 terminal leases, out of 300, in 6 US Ports. 9 out of 300 GET IT? The US Govt is giving NOTHING away. The same American Dock Workers, the Same American Clerks, Truck Drivers, Gate Guards, Office Workers, Cleaning Crews etc etc etc who NOW work of P&O will switch to getting their checks from Dubai Port World. The name on the outside of the building will change and that is about ALL that will change. No Port Security, Sensitive Cargo Shipments or any of the other utterly stupid nonsense being spewed by the Hysterics is going to drowned out the FACTS.

That is the FACTS, not White House Spin, RNC Talking Points and all the other stupid nonsense being screamed to drown out the FACTS. Time for people to pull their heads out and LEARN the facts.

How can people capable of using a computer be so utterly IGNORANT of the facts of this matter after 2 weeks? There must be a genetic element. Some Invincibly Stupid Shield gene that keeps people from bothering to learn even ONE fact about this topic. The display of panic, hysteric, bigotry and ignorance on the part of some of the Port Deal Hysterics is inexcusable.

[bannie]

Thank you for such encouraging words toward my intellect.

I have issues with clintons being so two-faced when they made the Long Beach Deal with China.

Again, thank you.

[Logical me]

Damn, thank you. I have been saying this since the second day of the rabid bull shi@. Now we can see the Senators that are clueless and definitely should be removed next election. There is no excuse for the highest paid politician in both houses to be so ignorant. It scares me to know these dimwits are running the Country.

[jazusamo]

That should be a required post following every article pertaining to the issue. Learning by rote.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Ok Time AGAIN, for the facts.
You can get the information on Container Security from either the Coast Guard or DHS websites."

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NOTE : The following post does not apply to
those FReepers who are
1) Active Duty
2) Those with disabilities
3) Care givers if those with disabilities
4) Those with financial hardships
5) Those who actually support our troops in other ways.

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IF people REALLY cared, they would get away from the computer and actually do something,
in the real world, to actually assist the Coast Guard.

I've done it each and every week,
often more than once a week,
since Oct 2001

I don't receive a dime and even pay for my own uniforms.

The choice is either "listen" to all the pros and cons
or actually be part of the solution.

http://nws.cgaux.org/visitors/ps_visitor/index.html

PS You'll have to leave your "politics"
at the door while you wear the uniform.

[aligncare]

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Your passion about true facts is a sight to behold. Don't expect it'll change many minds thought; by the way, there is just a hint of xenophobia in the air lately, present company excluded, of course.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"How can people capable of using a computer be so utterly IGNORANT of the facts of this matter after 2 weeks? There must be a genetic element. Some Invincibly Stupid Shield gene that keeps people from bothering to learn even ONE fact about this topic. The display of panic, hysteric, bigotry and ignorance on the part of some of the Port Deal hysterics is inexcusable."

All one has to do is actually get out and do something
constructive, instead of moan and groan or lecture.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1589929/posts?page=37#37

[JLO]

Hey, MNJohnnie - I'd listen to a real Coast Guardsman now serving - like Tonk. I bet he knows what's up, better than most of us in MN! As far as I can determine, the Duluth/Superior port is not affected. I'm not sure though; so if it's different what I think, let me know. Tonk currently serves in the Coast Gaurd Auxilliary.