Did Bush make the right decision on the Port issue?

Bill · 2006-02-23, 09:37 PM

One thing I've been looking for is a news report on who it is that is going to profit from this - who gets the money?

Why do we need to sell the ports to somebody in the first place?

Who decided it was a good idea to sell the ports in the first place?

Anybody hear anything on this?

Toby · 2006-02-23, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill

One thing I've been looking for is a news report on who it is that is going to profit from this - who gets the money?

Someone is getting their palm greased, no doubt about that.

MrYum · 2006-02-23, 10:59 PM

The ports aren't actually being sold. Apparently, the ports have been managed by a UK company for some time...that UK company is being sold to a UAE company...and the US approved of the transition to a UAE management company. At least that's what I've gleaned from the bits I've read on the subject.

Security will still be handled by the US Coast Guard and Homeland Security.

I think the problem is all about perception. And as much as I fuckin loathe Bush...this is a no win situation for him. If it goes through...lots of Americans are pissed and think it's a security issue...or just flat don't trust Arab people these days. If it doesn't go through...it pisses off a US 'ally'. Did notice he's now backed off on his 'I'll veto any challenge' threat. The stupid fucker thinks he answers to no one these days...because he pretty much hasn't had to for a long time

Damn, I really really hate that guy

pornrex · 2006-02-26, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by MrYum

Damn, I really really hate that guy

Ditto.
I actually did like him in the beginning. But now even I can't tolerate him anymore. Gonna go online and see if I can find a Bush punching bag.

2006-02-23, 10:59 PM	#3
MrYum Arghhhh...submit yer sites ya ruddy swabs! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Sunny Florida! Posts: 5,108	The ports aren't actually being sold. Apparently, the ports have been managed by a UK company for some time...that UK company is being sold to a UAE company...and the US approved of the transition to a UAE management company. At least that's what I've gleaned from the bits I've read on the subject. Security will still be handled by the US Coast Guard and Homeland Security. I think the problem is all about perception. And as much as I fuckin loathe Bush...this is a no win situation for him. If it goes through...lots of Americans are pissed and think it's a security issue...or just flat don't trust Arab people these days. If it doesn't go through...it pisses off a US 'ally'. Did notice he's now backed off on his 'I'll veto any challenge' threat. The stupid fucker thinks he answers to no one these days...because he pretty much hasn't had to for a long time Damn, I really really hate that guy __________________ Porno Flixxx Submissions SOTI Site Submissions Free Porn Resource Submissions

2006-02-23, 09:37 PM	#1
Bill Selling porn allows me to stay in a constant state of Bliss - ain't that a trip! Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,914	One thing I've been looking for is a news report on who it is that is going to profit from this - who gets the money? Why do we need to sell the ports to somebody in the first place? Who decided it was a good idea to sell the ports in the first place? Anybody hear anything on this?