Dubai Port deal

[dream431ca]

I've been hearing a lot about this but don't competely understand what this deal means for the US and possibly Canada. Can someone shead some light on the subject?

 

[RakuraiTenjin]

Dubai bought stakes in US port from British company. Politicians here flipped out because it's an Arab company, even though it's primarily simply an economic switch and the UAE is actually one of our best friends in the region and has been very helpful. They have now pulled the deal, lost faith in trade with us, and are threatening economic retalliation in future trade.

Thanks, crazy people who opposed it, for hurting our economy!

 

[dream431ca]

So basically, because of that incident, some view the US as racist, Xenophobists, and irrational...at least, that's what I saw on CNN today.

 

[RakuraiTenjin]

Honestly I think it's a political move by the democratic party to try and hurt the president. It's not even a left or right issue- it's a party leadership thing that hurts the nation. I know a lot of democrats and republicans who have differing views on it and it's not (at least by those I talked to) divided by left or right in the general populace in the least- only in Washington.

Then you have true isolationists who at least I respect for their views because they want it all US owned (in all situations, not just this) But they're not the real power behind it.

In reality it's Washington political warfare simply dragging outsiders into it, the outsiders said "**** this" and pulled out and now we're screwed and look retarded.

 

[Some_God]

How are we screwed? Our way of life is going to change because of this deal? I agree that a lot of this was political, but you have to remember: Most people didn't know that our ports were controlled by other economic entities, which had ties with foreign governments. They might have thought that it was a very unwise thing to do, escpecially along these lines: (heard from a news channel) "We wouldnt let a foreign entity control our airports." Politicians used those people and tied them into their own little game, which leads me to say that in order to be a politician, you must serve in the military.

 

[RakuraiTenjin]

How are we screwed? Our way of life is going to change because of this deal? I agree that a lot of this was political, but you have to remember: Most people didn't know that our ports were controlled by other economic entities, which had ties with foreign governments. They might have thought that it was a very unwise thing to do, escpecially along these lines: (heard from a news channel) "We wouldnt let a foreign entity control our airports." Politicians used those people and tied them into their own little game, which leads me to say that in order to be a politician, you must serve in the military.

We're not 'screwed' I guess that was a little strong. But it only served to hurt us, didn't help in the least. And can have future effects if the UAE limits the support it gives in anti-terror intelligence operations and economic trade.

 

[VictimOfScience]

http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101354

^That thread^ doesn't have a whole ton of up to the minute info, but it does have some further discussion for your consideration. I am still not sure how I feel about this. I wasn't 100% pleased when it was announced and I am certainly not 100% pleased now that it has fallen apart. Time will tell I suppose if this was a good idea or not....

 

[Max35]

Okay, from what I know, it was a bad idea to allow the idea to fall through. The UAE would not have complete control of everything. Labour has to be recruited from some native organization, and security would still be controlled by the US. Unless someone can prove me wrong, there was no problem with this deal, and to turn away such a staunch ally is extremely stupid. Politicians were afraid the UAE had links to terrorism, now they have just recieved the proper motivation....

 

[RakuraiTenjin]

Okay, from what I know, it was a bad idea to allow the idea to fall through. The UAE would not have complete control of everything. Labour has to be recruited from some native organization, and security would still be controlled by the US. Unless someone can prove me wrong, there was no problem with this deal, and to turn away such a staunch ally is extremely stupid. Politicians were afraid the UAE had links to terrorism, now they have just recieved the proper motivation....

I honestly don't think this will spur terrorism, BUT it will hurt us trade wise. Arab nations that are close partners with us like Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, etc are going to be economically angry and stick us in the future over it where they can.

And you know what. Rightfully so, I don't blame them. I'm disgusted with Capitol Hill's handling of this.

 

[kaf11]

And you know what. Rightfully so, I don't blame them. I'm disgusted with Capitol Hill's handling of this.

I felt the same way since the issue came up. So many people got worked up into a frenzy simply because they're an arab country. Way to show the world that we're a country full of bigots.

 

[>>FrEnZy<<]

It was bad for bush..Im glad it happened.

 

[RakuraiTenjin]

It was bad for bush..Im glad it happened.

Big fan of 9/11 there too buddy? That's the most distorted thinking I've seen. Hoping for another depression soon so Bush can look bad? Your thinking is warped.

You don't disagree with things because "Bush is for them" you formulate your own opinions and then hope the things that are truthfully good for the country come through. You vote on the candidate you think can make those come true. You might as well say you hope there's a major disaster soon so he can look bad.

Even though I didn't like Clinton being in office I'm not happy bad things happened during his term to make him look bad. USS Cole? Hell no, I wish it hadn't. When things go well I will compliment him where he deserves it. Balkans? Handled pretty well, I agreed with him there and he did a good job leading the US in a situation to help stop genocide.

Being happy the US is damaged economically in this is ****ing stupid.

 

[Sainku]

Big fan of 9/11 there too buddy?

He thinks bush had the towers demolished. Which means he can see it as a good thing for bush. So he sees 9/11 as bad. But for the wrong reasons.

 

[RakuraiTenjin]

He thinks bush had the towers demolished. Which means he can see it as a good thing for bush. So he sees 9/11 as bad. But for the wrong reasons.

Eh.. I haven't followed his posts enough on the forum to see conspiracy stuff but I was posting that more to emphasize the backwardsness of liking bad news just because it makes someone look bad. Especially when the bad news is bad for the collective.