[La Enchiladita]

In the latest FR poll, 51.8% composite posters say the deal was "bad" or "very bad."

The phenomenon that I saw during the debates on FR was that, instead of sticking to debating the issue, the proponents and supporters of DPW quickly resorted to personally insulting and characterizing other FReepers who disagreed with them.

And posting this opinion piece is further divisive. How far is this going to go before people here just drop it?

[Night Hides Not]

How far is this going to go before people here just drop it?

This is what has me worried for 11/06. Even Hannity has broken RR's 11th Commandment.

I'm also disappointed that President Bush allowed the deal to die so quickly, especially after he threatened a veto over any competing bill.

Love your home page, BTW.

[ohioWfan]

Drop it? The Republicans in Congress betrayed the President by attaching their stopping of the port deal to a DEFENSE bill for our troops. It is despicable what was done to the President.

They also made all of America look like our word means nothing by agreeing to a 45 day waiting period and then reneging on their agreement.

I don't think it should be 'dropped.' The people who are supposed to represent us have not kept their word, and I find that disturbing.

[1035rep]

Is the failed port deal bad for America?

Bad
32.4%

Really bad
19.5%

I think you misunderstood the poll question

[BigSkyFreeper]

And posting this opinion piece is further divisive. How far is this going to go before people here just drop it?

If you think Congress is just going to "drop the issue", you're not paying much attention. Congress' actions on Thursday laid out the template for future foreign investments in this country. If they only scrutinize Arab countries, and 83% of the public gets their panties in a twist, it will be seen as being xenophobic. If they allow China or Pakistan or India or Great Britain to do business here without scrutinization or 83% of the public is ok with it, then it will be seen as being racist toward Arabs.