Great post and comments.

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Arriana's post is great but the comments make it an excellent read:

Dubious About Dubai: Cutting to the Heart of Bush's National Security Hypocrisy
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/arianna-huffington/dubious-about-dubai-cutt_b_16187.html

Two of my favorite short comments:

Just so you know, Microsoft Outlook Express spellchecker wil flag "Dubya" and suggest "Dubai" as the correct spelling. It's all clear now, isn't it.
Posted by: drv

and

please explain. the US State Department has had the UAE on its list as being unsafe for americans to travel to, for the last 50 years. will it be safe to visit the US Ports wants they own them?
Posted by: drow1stboy