2/20/2006

"Let Me In", SSSighed The Snake

This appears to be the big story to watch in the coming days.
Is it just a matter of economics? Can we really trust these people to not frack us?.. I mean, they don't seem to want to go on record about it and it's not like they've been cutting us a deal on oil.
Maybe if we get a grip on our leaking borders and also get drugs under control... Maybe THEN we can afford take a chance with our major ports.

Arab company would be allowed to run six ports
Some lawmakers expressed concern Sunday that the safeguards are insufficient to thwart infiltration of the vital facilities by terrorists.
DP World, Buying P&O, May Boost Port Security Amid U.S. Concern
"We intend to maintain or enhance current security arrangements, and it is very much business as usual for the P&O terminals" said a spokesman who didn't want to be identified. Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World's chairman, declined to comment today when reached on his mobile phone
GOP Governors Question Port Turnover
New York Gov. George Pataki and Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich voiced doubts about the acquisition of a British company that has been running the U.S. ports by Dubai Ports World, a state-owned business in the United Arab Emirates.
"OH, Shut-up silly woman, said that reptile with a grin.
You knew damn well I was a snake
BEFORE you let me in."