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FlaGranny

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:20 AM
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Dubai firm running ports no big deal

Had to post this by my favorite columnist. Enjoy.

Frank Cerabino
The Post columnist offers his take on South Fla. living, news, events and more.

"I don't know what the fuss is about.

Sure, the Miami seaport may soon be run by a company controlled by an Arab country.

But there are a lot of swell Arab countries out there.

And the United Arab Emirates is one we count as a real friend, an ally in the fight against global terrorism."

more at:
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/local_news/epaper/2006/02/22/s1b_bino_0222.html

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Rude Horner

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:25 AM
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1. "Swell"?

Gosh Wally. Those Arab countries seem spooky to me.

Gee, Beav' - don't be such a dope. Those Arab countries are swell.

:wtf:

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liberal N proud

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:25 AM
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2. We will fight the terrorist here so we don't have to fight them over there.

That sounds like the new bu$h theme with this port deal

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emulatorloo

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Wed Feb-22-06 10:00 AM
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8. "Let's fight terrorism in Miami so we don't have to fight it in Boca Raton

This is a great editorial! Pretty much lays out everything in black in white, with a thick coat of sarcasm.

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tanyev

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:27 AM
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3. OBL and the Taliban used to be our allies too. Things changed.

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Arkansas Granny

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:29 AM
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4. Good find. I thought I was reading "The Onion" for a minute there.

Seriously, this deal just stinks.

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Skinner ADMIN

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:31 AM
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5. Based on the replies so far in this thread...

Edited on Wed Feb-22-06 09:31 AM by Skinner

...I get the sense that some people didn't click the link to actually read the column.

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FlaGranny

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:45 AM
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6. Yes, I guess they didn't.

:-) I posted the first few tiny paragraphs hoping to get folks charged up to read the article - didn't work. Anyway, Frank IS my favorite writer. He always brings a smile to my face.

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emulatorloo

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Wed Feb-22-06 10:02 AM
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9. This editorial has it all - clear case for why this is dumb + humor

Edited on Wed Feb-22-06 10:03 AM by emulatorloo

Thanks for posting it

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Rude Horner

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:29 PM
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11. You're correct

and I should have. It's actually an excellent article.

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aintitfunny

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Wed Feb-22-06 09:49 AM
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7. Excellent - Thanks for posting

I am holding on to this for future reference.

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FlaGranny

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Wed Feb-22-06 10:08 AM
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10. His editorials are always worth

reading. He usually hits the nail on the head regarding politics. Many of his editorials are about local issues. He did an extremely good series of non-editorial articles regarding the 2000 elections in Palm Beach County.

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Skittles

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Thu Feb-23-06 01:41 AM
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12. hey, who else recognizes the Taliban besides Pakistan and UAE?

I thought they were it

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