Bush Bends (over) to Dubai Blackmail Demand

[pat_k]

http://www.metronews.ca/reuters_international.asp?id=135932

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The statement said the decision "is based on an understanding that DP World will have time to affect the transfer in an orderly fashion and that DP World will not suffer economic loss." It added that the company would work with the U.S. Treasury Department to implement the decision.

"will not suffer economic loss" and "work with the U.S. Treasury Department"
The American taxpayer pays whatever it takes. (That's just blackmail)

"time to affect the transfer in an orderly fashion"
In the meantime, they operate as long as they need/want to.

[Senator]

1. I wonder how much the U.S. Taxpayers owe Dubai now (nt)

[pat_k]

2. Just sent this to Lou Dobbs

The Blackmail Angle

There were already "devilish details" in the press release that DP World dictated to be read on the floor of the Senate.

It included the "understanding" (with whom it does not say) "that DP World. . . will not suffer economic loss."

Oh? And who will insure that outcome?

It seems their intent is to "work with the U.S. Treasury Department" to see that securing U.S. ports doesn't tend to eat into their profits.

How is this not Blackmailing the American People?

They've already summoned your colleague Wolf Blitzer to do a PR "Blitz" over the weekend, appropriated a U.S. Senator to be their spokesmodel, and now they want the U.S. Taxpayer to foot the bill for it all.

Might we see this part of the story on your program?

[rucky]

3. They can call in their debt anytime they want.

the moral of this story: don't get into debt.

[pat_k]

4. Andrea Mitchell ALMOST got it when she said. . .

. . . "the White House is sending signals that DP World will not lose by this." (rough quote)

Of course, she left it at that and Blitzer didn't follow up.

They are SOooo blind. The obvious question is "How does the White House plan to make sure that Dubai doesn't lose by this??" The only possible answer is found in the press release. Dubai intends to "work with" (raid) "the U.S. Treasury Department."

It is driving me nuts that we aren't hearing a word about the REAL implications (and costs) of this "deal" to save Bush's ass.

[Just Me]

5. Hence, I'm getting really pissed over "dead deal" talk.

That is bullshit. The press release Warner read MEANS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!

When are people going to reject all the propaganda and "perception management" utilized to deceive and exploit?

:shrug: