Well, I for one am tired of hearing these cliches about them "helping us in the War on Terror" ---I'd like to know exactly HOW they have done this, and to what degree they HAVE done what they've done FOR THE SAKE of business deals like this one. I have heard many of the cons, but no real pros about this phantom "help"--but it is continually presented to us as a fait accompli, with the suggestion that "you shouldn't even have to ask"/ I'm not one to accept "the current wisdom" no matter which Party it comes from. And yes, I know creative isolationism is NOT our offical or unofficial policy, but it should be. I am tired of seeing American blood spilled and treasure squandered because we can't resist these continual fatal entanglements.
Since this has been discussed many times, I will repost Anitius Severinus Boethius comment on this subject:
Dubai: We will allow you to use our ports, intelligence networks and airfields to fight against terrorism."True Conservative": You are nothing but a bunch of terrorist arab muslim SOB's!!
Dubai: Er, ok. We will open up investment and provide first class service to your military and support personnel.
"True Conservative": You are nothing but a bunch of terrorist arab muslim SOB's!!
Dubai: Hmmmm. We will make major purchases of aircraft from Boeing and provide port facilities in case you need to take action against Iran.
"True Conservative": You are nothing but a bunch of terrorist arab muslim SOB's!!
Dubai: Ok, fine. You don't want us to control port management in your country. Great, we don't want it now. In fact, maybe we don't want to do business with you at all.
"True Conservative": What!?! Way to backstab us!! I told you they are nothing but a bunch of terrorist arab muslim SOB's, didn't I!!