As I catch up here (I was traveling over the long weekend) with
the news and learn more about this UAE ports deal, the less
inclined I am toward the populist position. Besides it the “it
looks bad” criticism, I’m not convinced allowing a UAE-owned
company to run the commercial (not security) activities of these
ports poses a threat. The Wall Street
Journal editorial board (no Bush lackeys) is particularly
persuasive
today: “So far, none of the critics have provided any evidence
that the Administration hasn’t done its due diligence.” Until I see
such evidence, this tempest looks more populist than
principled.
To those opposed to the UAE deal: please send articles detailing
the security risks to amspecblog - at - spectator - dot - org.