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Originally Posted by samcol
Forget selling the ports to an Arab nation, how about selling America out to foreign nations period? Personally I would be mad if these were going to Britain, Canada, Germany, Japan, or any other country. Why are we selling America to the highest bidder (is it even the highest bidder)? This isn't only happening with ports, currently many of our roads are being sold to a Spanish/Australian company in Texas and Indiana as well as other states.
Is this due to our trade deficits and national debt? Do other countries now get to dictate our policys more so than American citizens?
Focus on the real issue of our government selling our sovereignty, not only whether or not they have instances of funding terrorism.
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A british firm (P&O) got bought out by Dubai Ports World, a UAE firm. America is not "selling the ports to an arab nation." Furthermore, DPW is going to be the manager of the ports, while port security remains in the hands of US officials. Nothing in the security changes. DHS is still in charge. The same union port workers will continue to work there. DPW isn't going to fire them all and import arab workers. Actually I think the interesting thing is going to be how DPW deals with the unions in US ports, could be something to watch.
I haven't seen panties in a bunch like this since cheney shot that lawyer.