I guess no one cares about CSI, the Container Security Initiative .
More information ping.
Kinda puts a little different light on the port deal.
The more we learn, the less I'm concerned.
Why do you want to research the FACTS???
(btw, THANKS! Good job!!)
Thanks for doing some research and posting this.
Suddenly, Schumer is looking as ridiculous and reactionary as usual. Not to mention, he finally called it like he really sees it in terms of having a 'terrorist' nation run our ports. Thank you for providing that. I feel a little better about the situation. I should have known that if Schumer is behind anything, it is usually a bad idea.
I feel safe /sarcasm.
It turns out that an anti-Israeli foundation run by the crown prince of Dubai owns the very deed to CAIR's headquarters located almost in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol. The foundation has held telethons to support families of Palestinian suicide bombers.
The MSM keeps pressing the above statement but, it means nothing.See the property ownership rules for Dubai- here- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai#Real_estate_and_property
It's like saying someone in the USA that was renting ground from the state is part of that state in mind set.
Iranian expatriates alone are estimated to have invested up to $US 200 Billion in Dubai.[10]
Nearly all of the commercial establishments are run by expatriates with a silent local partner who merely "rents" the business license for a negotiated annual fee without taking part in any capital investment. The numerous free trade zones allow for full expatriate ownership.
There is an increasing number of "freehold" villas and flats on artificial islands such as the Palm Islands. The "lease" on these freehold properties was first offered for 99 years but was later changed to permanent ownership. It is, however, illegal to seek employment on this visa. Ownership of lease does not guarantee any form of legal residency status in the UAE. The Federal Government is still formulating laws pertaining to ownership of property and considering issuing residency status to those who own such property.
Dubai interests have also purchased large amounts of real estate in foreign countries, in particular snapping up trophy properties in global centers like New York and London; a typical purchase in 2005 was New York's 230 Park Avenue (formerly known as the New York Central Building or the Helmsley Building) and Essex House on Central Park South.
A quarter of the population reportedly trace their origins to neighboring Iran.[5] The UAE government does not allow any form of naturalization or permanent residence to expatriates.
This needs to be looked at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubai#Real_estate_and_property
Oil reserves in Dubai are less than one-twentieth that of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, and oil income is now only a small proportion of the city's income. Dubai and its twin across the Dubai creek, Deira (independent at that time), became important ports of call for Western manufacturers.
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I was over checking out the posts at DU awhile back and they were bragging about having 20+ posting here. They travel in packs like dogs.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1582942/posts?page=2608#2608
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