Posted on 03/09/2006 9:02:17 AM PST by prairiebreeze
Howlin, it's not that I've been all that great, it's just I was concerned about this deal and wasn't sure what I thought about it. Instead of going with my first inclination I decided to wait until more information came out. I also decided to do some research about how DPW operated because I thought this issue was important.
Y'know, we say muslim's need to be dragged into the 21st century and they need to quit operating with a 7th century mentality. Yet when they operate on the free market in the same manner as other western countries, they get shot down because they're mooooooslims. It sure shows up quite a number of FReepers as being hypocritical. These FReepers can't have it both ways.
I've read all this cr@p about how an American business ought to have bid and bought BPO but these same people haven't gotten around to thinking maybe no American company wanted the headache of dealing with the unions. None of them wanted to spend the capital to make the improvements to the facilities.
All I know to do is to shake my head in puzzlement over the shortsightedness of the anti's. Why didn't they do their own research? Why did they go with their emotions instead of seeing whether this might be a good business deal for the US in the long run?
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We oppose all forms of liberalism, socialism, fascism, pacifism, totalitarianism, anarchism, government enforced atheism, abortionism, feminism, homosexualism, racism, wacko environmentalism, judicial activism, etc.
The Antis have not "stood up for the country" in any sense they have merely shown themselves to be craven cowards with no regard for important geo-political realities.
By joining the RAT instigated and led Mob they have elevated the RATS to creditable spokesmen for America. And weakened the GOP immensely.
Most of you like that since you have been opposed to almost everything Bush has done.
What the f*** have you been smoking? 85% of Americans oppose the deal because it would allow an Arab kingdom to operate U.S. national security interests!
"How does selling our port operations to a foreign entity bolster our sovereignty and security?"
Well, for one thing, we gain insight on shipping data on both ends of the transport process, per agreement. I guess we'll just continue to assume the inbound bill of lading is still truthful.
The depths of which are utterly stunning.
And if you refuse to call a rose by it's name, it's still a rose.
I have an idea... let's allow private companies to invest in the U.S., not companies wholly controlled and owned by non-democratic nations.
I have an idea. How 'bout you stop spewing BS?
Oh and things happened in the UAE because of past traditions and institutional needs but that is no excuse for THEM. Pathetic hypocrisy joined to ignorance is a mess.
And I suppose you believe that before the last decade or so II problems came about there were NO transfers of fund or foreigners using American banks.
Hilarious stuff.
That's exactly what I said.
Now pay attention: the people on this forum think "meaningful" immigration legislation includes sending them all back.
That's not going to happen because most people in this country -- not on this forum -- are not in favor of that.
There is not going to be legislation that sends them back. Period.
Color you clueless.
Nope I never call people stupid who disagree with me unless they are indeed STUPID. Those who have looked deeper than the headlines and RAT talking points have no problem with this deal since IT IS NOTHING LIKE IT IS PRESENTED.
But keep believing the LIES. One is stupid when they refuse to believe the truth.
Yes. They're not really our ally.
Indeed. Still spewing opinion, not fact.
"It" ought to be embarrassed.
BTW, your posting history is interesting. You've never posted more than about three lines at any one time.
Does your brain only work in Savage-esque soundbites?
Your reasoning to get to that point is less than stunning.
Mark my words.
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