So is Great Britain. So what?
"And they all follow Sharia law in their business dealings."
Why don't you explain to me how that impacts our trade with them. And are you familiar with Free Zones?
"What did the U.S. alliance with UAE pre-WOT consist of? "
Would you like me to repeat my post to you? Our alliance with the UAE started in 1971. That was 30 years before 2001. We've had such a strong relationship with them that we sold them the most advanced version of the F-16 ever made in 1998. They now fly F-16's with more capability than our own. I could go on, but before I do I want to be sure you are actually reading and understanding what I write.
"But go ahead, and keep your blinders on to the deadly enemy that faces us."
Blinders is an appropriate word here. Based on our correspondence, I think it is clear whose vision is restricted to a very narrow viewpoint.
"They now fly F-16's with more capability than our own."
"Our alliance with the UAE started in 1971."
Even while the Sheiks were hanging out with Bin Laden post Khobar, post Cole, while Bin Laden was planning 9/11 and Clinton was (at least on paper) after him.
Because we were stupid then do we have to keep being stupid?
That's the second or third time you've personalized your posts to me.
So, if you can't stick to the issue, you have no case.
Enjoy your "broad viewpoint."