[Louis Foxwell]

The only reason DP backed out of the deal is that monarchies can not abide criticism. Had they stayed to fight we might have been able to redeem ourselves.
The Democrats have been trying to force Bush into a corner. This was red meat. They win by scrambling our Creigh policy and alienating an important ally. DP has direct responsibility for 70% of our naval fleet in foreign ports.
Educating the public about government run port authority, government port security and customs, and private sector terminal management would have been worthwhile.
Stupidity is the favored tool of demagogues. We are left to wallow in our ignorance.

[ConsentofGoverned]

"The only reason DP backed out of the deal is that monarchies can not abide criticism. "
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thats a point I agree on..the rest well UAE, is what it is, and your not going to sell that pig in poke to the average American. This whole deal on our side was done by someone who lives in an alternate universe. The word fool would apply.