is halliburton available?
I'm not quite sure what to make of this port deal, under which a company based in the United Arab Emirates would operate six American shipping ports in Baltimore, Philadephia, New Jersey, New Orleans, New York and Miami.
I trust President Bush implicitly, but on the surface it sounds incredibly imprudent. National security is national security. It transcends politics, but why even risk the appearance, or give the impression of, weakening national security?
From a political standpoint, why give the Democrats an opening on the GOP's strongest issue? It doesn't make any sense.
Perhaps this is some type of strategic partnership between the United States and the U.A.E. That might explain Bush's position. Remember, the contract is for operation of the ports ONLY, not for security or for inspection. Nothing really will change.
If the Administration is saying 'Look, here's a company, P&O, that specializes in ports or ports management, and they are the ONLY company that can do what they do,' then fine, I'll support the plan. But if P&O is like a bunch of other American companies that all do the same thing, then I think Bush should say 'ixnay on the U.A.E.'
If you know nothing else about the plan know this: Jimmy Carter supports it. But here's my question. Can Halliburton can do the work?
I trust President Bush implicitly, but on the surface it sounds incredibly imprudent. National security is national security. It transcends politics, but why even risk the appearance, or give the impression of, weakening national security?
From a political standpoint, why give the Democrats an opening on the GOP's strongest issue? It doesn't make any sense.
Perhaps this is some type of strategic partnership between the United States and the U.A.E. That might explain Bush's position. Remember, the contract is for operation of the ports ONLY, not for security or for inspection. Nothing really will change.
If the Administration is saying 'Look, here's a company, P&O, that specializes in ports or ports management, and they are the ONLY company that can do what they do,' then fine, I'll support the plan. But if P&O is like a bunch of other American companies that all do the same thing, then I think Bush should say 'ixnay on the U.A.E.'
If you know nothing else about the plan know this: Jimmy Carter supports it. But here's my question. Can Halliburton can do the work?
posted by Kent at 12:39 PM
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All of a sudden liberals are passionate about National Security. Gee I wonder why. Could it be that they simply are seizing on an opportunity to attack President Bush? You should check out the latest post on Political Notio where I attempt to hold liberals feet to fire for not being politically correct on this issue.
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