How do you feel about the port deals with the U.A.E ?
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I think it proves that cronyism is rampant in this administration. You know the UAE "donated" $100 million to the US for hurricane katrina just a few weeks before this all came up, also one of the UAE company that is doin this deal, DP world, top executives has been nominated by W to become our new Maritime Administrator.\n____________________________________________________________\n\nDubai, 24 January 2006: - Global ports operator DP World today welcomed news that one of its senior executives, Dave Sanborn, has been nominated by US President George W. Bush to serve as Maritime Administrator a key transportation appointment reporting directly to Norman Mineta the Secretary of Transportation and Cabinet Member. \n\nThe White House has issued a statement from Washington DC announcing the nomination. The confirmation process will begin in February.\n\nMr Sanborn currently holds the position of Director of Operations for Europe and Latin America for the Dubai-based company.\n____________________________________________________________\n\n\nWASHINGTON -- The United Arab Emirates gave the Bush administration $100 million to help victims of Hurricane Katrina weeks before a state-owned company there sought U.S. approval for its ports deal. \n\nThe White House said Thursday the $100 million for storm victims demonstrates the relationship between the two governments caught in a firestorm over the potential security risks of state-owned Dubai Ports World running significant operations at six major U.S. ports.
824590
I love the Olympics, it is something that for me shows the best of humanity. The world comes together, representing all nations and all walks of life, and in a friendly atmosphere competes as equals. \n\nWhen I heard it was coming to London, I was over the moon (until the very next day) and I still am. The Olympics is about more than money, we are privileged that it is coming to us and that the eyes of the world will be on our capital and our culture and everything that makes me proud to be British to celebrate something that, as mentioned above, I think is the best.\n\nI wont go as far as to say sod the cost, but I think the values it has are too easily overlooked when money comes into it. When you think of how much money is pissed away on welfare fakers who cant be assed to work as just one example, I think it is a small price to pay for greatness and for being a part of something that really matters
756240
yes.  I wont use them.  They lose packages like no one's business.  Your lucky if it gets there at all.
116356
Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is not buying out US ports.   The ports operation will be run by a company based in Dubai.  The company currently running the ports P&O ( Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co )is a London based company that has recently been acquired by Dubai Ports World, the UAE company. \n\nThe purchase and takeover of the contract to run the ports has been approved by a US government agency that investigates security risks of outside control of US companies.  The U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment, the agency, found no security risks.  \n\nThe company will just manage the ports, it will still keep the same workers, the same managers and the same equiptment.  It will hire the same longshoremen - the guys who unload the boats and it will keep American paychecks in America.  \n\nI have linked below to an article about the sale of P&O to DP World as well as links to the companies' web sites. \n\nRemember too that ports deal with international cargo - most everything domestic is moved by truck- and that international companies are involved in international commerce.   The US produces airplanes for the Chinese and UAE,  Mexico assembles a lot of toilets used in the US.  We are truly a global economy.  When the deal finalizes it will be a UAE company running these US ports as opposed to a UK company as it was last week.
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ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ......... ha ha. LMHO, oh you are so sad. Even Cyprus got it on Friday!!!! You are fuming now aren't you. Ha ha ha ha ha.\n\nAs for why, because it's about time we get one over you lot. See PS3 for starters.\n\nNow, let me continue laughing ...... ha ha ha ha ha ha.....
215838
Its up in the air at the moment.  they have to meet certain requirement, prerequisites.. They do have things in their culture that Europe doesnt want in the union so there are talks and negotiations.  We should see something about it soon but not sure when.
206306
believe me Poland will join EU b4 turkey :D
121475
Since the ports in question were already managed by foreign interests, what difference what country the owner is from? The U.S. government handles security of all ports and many americans are employed there. The UAE has the largest port of the U.S. naval fleet in the entire mideast region and they are good allies and trading partners. \nBesides the obvious fact that congress should be notified in more advance of such a potential security issue in our country (and this is a matter of interpretation), nothing out of the ordinary has transpired with this transaction. Many corporations here are run by foreign companies. It is just more partisan politicking to cast doubt on the current presidential administration's policies.
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Bush supported a plan to allow a company in Dubai (not the UAE government) to provide security services for ports.  He did not try to "sell the ports."  As to why, it's probably lobbyists.  You will find that shipping companies are multi-national entities, with companies from all over the world handling the work.  For example, the port at Long Beach is run by the Hanjin corporation, which is Korean.\n\nAt some point, the world is going to have to do business with Middle Eastern companies, and maybe someone thought this was a good way to go.  However, the security of a port should be undertaken by local government, not by a commercial entity.  To bad local governments may not have the money to do so.
309789
Personally, I would welcome a more multi-cultural Britain. It might shake some people out of their island mentality.\nI also think that seeing as we have a less than perfect record when it comes to the commonwealth and the empire, the least we can do is accept some responsibility and share some of our wealth and good fortune.
1153101
Hah!  I think it's cool.  At least that's my first thought.\n\nThen when I think more about it, I begin to realize that it may have negative implications for the islands.  Of course, with territory status, the people would have freedom of movement to Canada, and improved job prospects, so it ought to help them.  However, it would hurt the current economy, since T&C would then be subject to Canada's onerous regulations, which would be especially hurtful to their financial industry, which operates largely based upon its less-regulated environment.  So, I can see some problems coming from it.  But on the whole, I think it would do a lot to provide opportunity for both...for Canadians to have some sunlight, and for residents of Turks and Caicos to have ready access to better job opportunities.
1105667
That's the greatest thing I've seen all day! Thank you. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a short term clause, but it's good to see somebody trying to work within the system. It' won't work in the long run, but bringing public awareness around is a good step (if a small one) towards political change. Plus, it's pirates! How cool is that?! Avast! Arrgghh!
145328
Docklands in the U.K is a very busy place for buisnesss and there are a lot of ports where ships come with cargo from other countries!\ntry out the goole search its quite gd! hope it helped!
401739
Yup , the SS RED ELEPHANT struck some  well charted reefs; Corruption Reef, Iraq War Rock, and drifted over and was holed by Opinion Poll Rock.  Its springing leaks all over and setteling low.  A number of Repubrats are eyeing the life boats, with a mind of what they will be saying at the Inquest Hearing at the Board of Trade.   I imagine some of them may lose their Mates and Master's tickets over this.  It does not seem to be under weigh, nor under command, but the captian refuses to send out distress signals.  Even if the Democrat Salvage Tug M/V BLUE DONKEY\ndid arrive on the scene and offer to assist for the Lloyds Open Form, \nIts doubtful the Repubrats will accept the offer. \nBe interesting to see what might happen. \nMonitoring radio traffic and standing by.  PS Out.
960936
i couldnt agree more.\ni dint want it here- i feel sorry for the athletes cause it will more than likely be pissing it down
980201
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499690
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