Posted on 02/19/2006 8:44:08 AM PST by radar101
Frankly, I don't believe that "getting killed on this issue" is a good reason not to adopt some policy. By that reasoning we ought to pull out of Iraq right now, cuz we're sure getting killed on that issue.
I don't think President Bush should cater to people's ignorance and bigotry when determining what policy to follow. But as I said before, if someone can suggest a serious reason why the company in question shouldn't get the contract, then I'd love to read it. "What was Bush thinking?" doesn't cut it.
no, there are plenty of reasonable, positive voices out there regarding iraq. there is so such positive message available on why this UAE port deal should go through. none.
President Bush and his advisors. I count them. And sans any solid argument, I discount the views of those who have to run for re-election every two or six years and see this as a way of making political hay. And other than saying it's bad politics, you still haven't provided a good argument against the deal. If the UAE company doesn't get the deal, it'll most likely be a firm from Hong Kong or Singapore. I can't see how either is necessarily better than UAE.
the security concerns are the basis for the opposition. you refuse to believe those are even possible, so what's to talk about.
That's simply too vague. There are security issues with any company and there's no reason to believe that they're more acute with a UAE company--unless one simply doesn't trust Arab people. Numerous posters have suggested logical reasons why we are not at increased risk if we go with a UAE company.
So, given quite a few chances, you've failed to offer anything concrete. Maybe someone will think of something tomorrow, but for now I trust that the President and his people have explored this thing pretty thoroughly, just as carefully as they explored the need to move on Iraq.
The fact is that this port deal is a big political loser for the Republicans. I think that most of the country, the vast majority, the sheeple are opposed to this. It doesn't make any difference if the Arab company is thoroughly vetted. KILL THE DEAL, it will only hurt Republicans if we let it go through.
Chertoff is playing his end-game.
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