FOX Poll: Most Oppose Port Deal; Republicans Lose Ground

Fox News Website ^ | 3/02/2006 | Dana Blanton

[Dave S]

03/02/06 FOX Poll: Most Oppose Port Deal; Republicans Lose Ground Thursday, March 02, 2006 By Dana Blanton PHOTOS

Most Americans oppose allowing a Dubai company to run some U.S. ports, even as a majority understands the U.S. would continue to control port security, according to a new FOX News poll. One in four sees the United Arab Emirates as a strong ally, but most either disagree or are unsure.

In addition, the poll shows Republicans have lost ground on the issue of terrorism, and by a wide margin voters now think it would be better for the country if Democrats win control of Congress in this year’s midterm election.

For only the second time of his presidency, the poll finds that President Bush’s overall job approval rating has fallen below 40 percent — today 39 percent of Americans say they approve and a 54 percent majority disapproves. Late last year the president’s approval hit a record-low of 36 percent (8-9 November 2005).

[F16Fighter]

"I am absolutely stunned at the out and out bigotry by people on this forum."

Would you consider it "bigotry" if we felt the same way about the Russian mafia/Iran/Venezuela/Nort Korea buying rights to our ports?

[neutrino]

And Switzerland has bank accounts that the terrorists use, let's ban all business with Switzerland.

You might wish to view the U.A.E. department of tourism web page at: this link

Please note the following quote:

Nationals of “Israel” may not enter the U.A.E.

Interesting, is it not, the kind of policies the U.A.E. promulgates.

[fml]

Other than they are Arab - NO.

[ARCADIA]

Well, there's your problem; you don't have the FACTS:

I don't need your facts; I have already formed an opinion. I doubt there are many truely undecided left on this thing; and, posting tired talking points is just a waste of bandwidth.

[MNJohnnie]

Reverse the poll sample ratios, rerun the poll and get the same result then we will talk. Until then spare me the additional Statically manipulated lies. Stupidty that polls well is still stupid.

[Howlin]

Interesting, is it not, the kind of policies the U.A.E. promulgates.

Just as interesting, IMO, is Israel's policy:

Zim Integrated Shipping (Isreali Firm Supports DPW, Will appear on CNN "Situation Room" Today)

[ARCADIA]

What happens if/when later, after further review, Congress is forced to agree that there is no reason to stop this deal?

A new Congress.

[onyx]

I am absolutely stunned at the out and out bigotry by people on this forum.





I'm not stunned, given the posting histories of some people.

[NYC Republican]

It's amazing how many of our fellow freepers have this myopic view on politics.

[F16Fighter]

"I've been tempted to call Rush and Sean to offer a 'thought experiment': would it help Cocaine dealers to have port berth authority, to sneak in drugs? [Even a simple longshoreman can answer that one!] Do we actually think WMDs would be less likely to get 'through the security mesh' with a terrorist network friend running the berths?"

Hey bro...

With ya on your experiment and security thesis.

Can't help but shake our collective heads with this one...

[spinestein]

To all those who say the UAE ports deal will make the United States less secure, please consider this hypothetical problem.

Suppose that Mohammad Q. Terrorist is sitting in his tent somewhere in a hidden location in the Middle East with a crate full of suitcase sized nuclear bombs and training videos for killing infidels.

Further suppose that he wants to ship this crate to his terrorist cell leader buddy Abdul M. Jihad hiding somewhere in a rented warehouse in the United States.

Now assume that this UAE ports deal has already taken place and Mohammad and Abdul know this.

Question #1: Specifically how will the terrorists get the crate full of goodies from the tent in the Middle East to the warehouse in the United States?

Question #2: Specifically how will it be harder to do this if the UAE ports deal did not happen?




hint- "Because they're Muslims/Arabs" is not an acceptable answer to either question.

[Howlin]

I don't need your facts

ROFLMAO........nice to see you admit you've got a closed mind.

I doubt there are many truely undecided left on this thing; and, posting tired talking points is just a waste of bandwidth.

So why are you are still here posting?

[BeHoldAPaleHorse]

I'm curious - has anyone suggested a single, specific allegation against this UAE company showing they have recent terrorist ties?

Yes. They're Arab. Now quit interrupting the Two Minutes' Hate.

[MadIvan]

Whatever the merits or faults of this deal, it was a bad political mistake. He should have known that this deal would be portrayed by his enemies as giving acccess to terrorists.

Regards, Ivan

[Howlin]

You would think I would have figured that out by now, huh?

It's just like the press though: the level to which they will sink is always so amazing.

[ARCADIA]

But you'll be happy then, won't you?

No I would rather see a conservative government. But, there is no reason to vote Republican if they are just going to behaive like Democrats.

[Junior_G]

And Switzerland has bank accounts that the terrorists use, let's ban all business with Switzerland.

Terrorists breathe air, so let's stop breathing. I'm not sure this kind of argument persuades anyone but the most feeble-minded.

[Howlin]

Like I said, you'll be happy.

[neutrino]

Care to guess how many American Teenagers are tricked forced into Prositution in the USA by criminals each year?

So you're suggesting some similarity between U.S. criminals and the U.A.E.'s standard practices? Thanks!

[COEXERJ145]

I am absolutely stunned at the out and out bigotry by people on this forum.

You shouldn't be. Read any immigration thread or 90% of any thread with the words Muslim, Islam, or Arab in the title and you'd see it all.

I'd love to show some examples but I'm not one of the blessed people exempted from the rules.