Posted on 03/20/2006 7:59:14 PM PST by Chickenhawk Warmonger
Not only did Sen. Chuck Schumer stir up the political firestorm against DP World at the behest of Eller & Co, but Schumer’s staff sent reporters on a wild goose chase for experts to back up his claims.
According to “Dubai or Not Dubai: Chuck on Killed Deal”, by Ben Smith and published by the New York Observer, Joe Muldoon III, a lobbyist for Eller & Co, “put together a white paper arguing that the deal could compromise US security”. In LATE JANUARY, a copy of the white paper was given to Schumer aide, Josh Vlasto. When Ted Bridis from the Associated Press contacted his office on Feb. 10, Schumer conveyed a “cautious, critical note.”
Adam Davidson of National Public Radio was unable to find any port-security experts that agreed with Schumer’s assertion about the negative impact of DP World on port security. Schumer’s office provided Davidson with names of two experts who they said agreed with the security threat theory. Davidson contacted both experts and both stated that there was NO security threat. Risa Heller, Schumer’s press secretary, stated they thought the two experts agreed with Schumer’s security concerns.
Meanwhile, Schumer “pressed the Senate to vote on the issue immediately before the White House could tamp down the furor.” The next day, DP World agreed to turn the US ports over to a US entity.
How does Schumer feel about the results of the ports deal? He stated “This gives Democrats a window that opens on other security issues.”
So let's review - no experts could be produced by Schumer that agreed with the security threat posed by DP World. Schumer knew about the ports deal in late January. Plus he viewed the uproar as a political antidote to the Democrats' lack of national security history. Despite this, the Republicans in Congress claim 'victory'.
Those who knee-jerked their way into being used for chumps by the likes of a scumbag like Schumer will never admit they were used for chumps. They can't. It's just human vanity. And they will continue to ignore these CW threads in droves and tell themselves.... whatever it is they tell themselves.
Meanwhile, Rush's instincts were dead on right. Again.
Glad I'm on HIS side.
Glad to be of service, ma'am. Are you getting any threats, yet? That's when you'll know you're hitting close to home.
I sent several hosts a copy of last nights piece, got no answers from any.
ping
The plot thickens.
Is all of this information being forwarded to O'Reilly and Hume
Thanks for the ping and PLEASE keep 'em coming! I'm not home and don't want to miss anything.
Damn him, damn him, damn him, and the damn news media too --- smugly content to ignore the facts and to ignore Schumer's role.
GOOD work. Again.
I just compiled and pinged the list.
The others have done the work and the research which is MOST appreciated!
See my post here:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1599357/posts?page=87#87
You just answered my question. Good Job!
Thanks for the post.
I just emailed it around to the news also. I think if they get several of these emails it might make a difference.
Yes, it IS sickening. Nothing like withholding FACTUAL news.
I detest our dishonest news media.
Thank you for your efforts!
Ah, yes. The Armageddonites, who long for rapture (as long as it doesn't hurt) and a going-away gown that doesn't make them look fat.
If these folks weren't around, whole sections of bookstores would be overflow for Dr. Phil and Oprah.
And without even a kiss.
Who knows....maybe they will wake up one day and realize they were in bed with coyote ugly but won't do them any good to chew that arm off.....the damage is done.
LOL!
BTTT
[I think if they get several of these emails it might make a difference.]
I think you're right. I'll mail this piece tomorrow.
No doubt there are a few, but their natural constituency doesn't read that well and types with two fingers so FR is a tough forum for them.
Of greater concern to me are all the Bush-hating FReepers who claim to be patriotic conservatives or Republicans.
There is also a large contingent who have lost faith in the current leadership and are ready for the genocide to begin. The most vociferous advocates of reverse jihad would cheerfully turn our soldiers into real baby killers without pulling any triggers themselves. Then, years later, when the enormity of the error sinks in and the psychological devastation wrought upon our troops can no longer be denied, the reverse-jihadis will escape accountability.
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