I would do the same if it were my choice. I don't associate with people who impugn my character and motives.
The loss of one of our few allies in that region, one who lets us use their country to house and stage our troops, is a big blow to our logistical and intelligence capabilities. For avoiding a minimum security risk we have lost real assets in our war with Islamic terrorists.
I wish facts mattered enough to people that they would spend the time to find them. And I wish some would learn that xenophobia is not a suitable substitute for reason.
Common sense and logic loses to politics and knee-jerk behavior again.
PresidentFelon
"Common sense and logic loses to politics and knee-jerk behavior again."
Sadly, it's that simple.
Neither is blind loyalty to an out-of-touch White House a "suitable substitute for reason".
One sounds just like a lefty Democrat when one uses name-calling as a debating tactic.
Dubai realizes that the president is an ally and this move by DPW was *AT THE HEART A GESTURE OF FRIENDSHIP TO THE ADMINISTRATION*
It is not a signal that our diplomatic relations will turn icy.
Frankly, I am surprised that sign has not come, and this definitely is not such a sign.