Media Matters: Top ports deal myths and falsehoods

RobertSeattle

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Fri Mar-03-06 03:14 PM
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Media Matters: Top ports deal myths and falsehoods

Yet another outstanding summary of myths pushed by the Bushlickers:

http://mediamatters.org/items/200603030005

#1: DPW is simply "Dubai-based"
#2: There is no difference between DPW and the British company that previously managed the ports
#3: DPW decided on its own to request an extended security review
#4: The administration's review of the deal was very thorough
#5: The administration extracted "extra security concessions" from DPW
#6: Federal agencies control and conduct all port security
#7: With the Dubai Ports deal, Democrats have just discovered the issue of port security
#8: National security is a right-wing value
#9: The Dubai Ports deal is a partisan issue

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jus_the_facts

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Fri Mar-03-06 03:17 PM
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1. Is it true that they'll own 2 military parts manufacturing plants in GA?

....this was said on AM talk radio yesterday I was told...Savage Nation I think? :shrug:

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RobertSeattle

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Fri Mar-03-06 03:19 PM
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2. Hadn't heard that one

"Military Parts" is a pretty ambiguous term. A bolt used in a tank could be a "military part". But it could also be used in a dishwasher.

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jus_the_facts

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Fri Mar-03-06 05:33 PM
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4. He stated that it was precision parts for tanks and aircraft....

Edited on Fri Mar-03-06 05:34 PM by jus_the_facts

:shrug:

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The Stranger

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Fri Mar-03-06 03:21 PM
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3. Did Michael Weiner say Joseph Stalin is on the Board of Directors?

Leon Trotsky is the CEO?

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