The random political thoughts thread

Alex · 02-20-2006, 06:12 PM

I have changed my mind. I had missed, in the initial stories, that the UAE company is owned by the UAE government.

While I don't care if foreign private companies operate our ports, I think it is reasonable to be more concerned about foreign national governments doing so.

wendybeth · 02-20-2006, 06:22 PM

Even Tom Ridge has concerns, although he thinks that a more thorough explain will show that the Bush admin is on top of things: CNN.

"But Ridge said, "The bottom line is, I think we need a little bit more transparency here. There are some legitimate concerns about who would be in charge of hiring and firing, security measures, added technology in these ports that we'll need to upgrade our security.
"So I think it's very appropriate for the administration to go to the Hill and explain why they think they have not compromised security and, in fact, as they've announced, they will enhance and improve security," he said. "It's tough to see that right now on the surface."

02-20-2006, 06:12 PM	#1
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I have changed my mind. I had missed, in the initial stories, that the UAE company is owned by the UAE government. While I don't care if foreign private companies operate our ports, I think it is reasonable to be more concerned about foreign national governments doing so.
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02-20-2006, 06:22 PM	#2
wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Even Tom Ridge has concerns, although he thinks that a more thorough explain will show that the Bush admin is on top of things: CNN. "But Ridge said, "The bottom line is, I think we need a little bit more transparency here. There are some legitimate concerns about who would be in charge of hiring and firing, security measures, added technology in these ports that we'll need to upgrade our security. "So I think it's very appropriate for the administration to go to the Hill and explain why they think they have not compromised security and, in fact, as they've announced, they will enhance and improve security," he said. "It's tough to see that right now on the surface." __________________
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