Certainly, al-Qaeda knew that the UAE was a US ally, but perhaps not to the extent that the whole world now knows. The more that comes out about their cooperation with us, the more in danger their leaders are.
During a time of war, it is not wise to let the enemy know all. We are trying to fight this war "with our pants down" and our arses on display for all to see. The NSA story is a case in point. While the Dems relish the exposure of this program, it's revelation has tied the hands of those who are trying to protect this country.
Certainly, al-Qaeda knew that the UAE was a US ally, but perhaps not to the extent that the whole world now knows."
Thats right, AlQaeda was fooled.
They've got great seaports that are capable of handling, and do, our aircraft carriers. They've got airfields that they allow us to use, and their airspace, their logistics support. They've got a world-class air-to-air training facility that they let us use and cooperate with them in the training of our pilots.