The outcome of this deal was actually good for America. It woke up the American people and gave them an insight into how poorly the federal government considers US sovereignty when making certain bureaucratic decisions. It informed many Americans like myself, how deeply entrenched foreign entities are in the managment and operations related to distribution and logistics activities at our ports of entry.
In the grand tradition of our Founding Fathers, the American people stood up and spoke out. They exercised their right to free speech and political dissent, and told the GOP led Congress, this decision by the Bush administrations CFIUS agency, was a bureaucratic blunder of the first order. We must always hold to account the actions of our elected officials and appointed public servants.
"Everything is different, but the same... things are more moderner than before... bigger, and yet smaller... it's computers...uh...uh...San Dimas High School football rules!"
Terrific post, RM, with some wonderful reminders. Apparently in our current state of affairs, some would have us believe that we are still subjects of the King and that we should not question taxation without representation. Just shut up and pay and follow the piper even if he's headed over a cliff.