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This will turn out to be one of the most successful Political propaganda ploys in history.

Dude, get a grip on yourself. It’s a business deal that fell apart amid some bad public relations. It’s not the end of civilization.

taking over at least the US Senate not only possible but probable.

Yikes. Nobody bases their vote on the success or failure of a port management business deal. You're way too emotionally invested in this.

[Solson]

You don't think the Dems will use this to paint themselves stronger on National Security, Border control and the WOT?

That's somewhat naive.

[Logical me]

You obviously don't understand the implications. First, we have now insulted an Arabic Nation. Maybe you should look more closely at their culture. A slap in the face is very devastating..

Second, we need them. If we are ever going to win the war on terror, we must somehow create an evolution from the deep rooted ideology of the Arabs to a more understand and tolerance to Western culture. Very few Arabic countries have shown so much promise.

Third, the more economic ties we have with the Arabic nations, the more our security is guaranteed. Those that invest in us want, above all, to protect their interest. There is much more to consider, but this may have set the WOT back a few years. Wake up.