All manner of criticism is due us. This was not our finest moment. Incipient stupidity by the American electorate was catapaulted by Democrat demogoguery and certain Republican cowards. The only winner in the US was George Bush. He will not get any credit.
This was a perfect winner for the Democrats. By opposing the Dubai port deal they could appeal to base American xenophobia, thereby parading their understanding of patriotism, and create an international maelstrom for Bush.
It is likely that time elapsed between now and elections will create a clearer view. This, coupled with the inevitable fallout from giving a raw deal to an important ally, should produce a few more Republican seats in each branch of Congress.
Once again the Democrats have accepted long-term loss for short-term gain.
I hope you're right...BTW, where can I buy a pair of rose colored glass like you have on ;-)
I wouldn't count your chickens so quickly.
There are millions of good, mainstream Republicans (like maybe about 80-perent of them, in fact) who are still steamed at the President Bush and some Republicans for even defending this deal, and are thinking twice about offering support this Nov.06.
I understand that you see everything through your perspective, but considering that an unheard of 60-80 percent of the American public hated this deal, do you really think Prez GWB and the GOP are gonna gain?
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