BUSH SAYS HE WOULD VETO LEGISLATION TO STOP DUBAI PORT DEAL

[kpete]

BUSH SAYS HE WOULD VETO LEGISLATION TO STOP DUBAI PORT DEAL
21 Feb 2006 20:28:30 GMT

Source: Reuters

BUSH SAYS HE WOULD VETO LEGISLATION TO STOP DUBAI PORT DEAL

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/WBT004834.htm


(Kpete: thats all it says for now...I will update when possible)

Update:

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Feb 21 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush said on Tuesday that a deal for a state-owned Dubai company to manage major U.S. ports should go forward and will not jeopardize U.S. security.

Bush told reporters traveling back to Washington with him from Colorado that he would veto legislation to stop the deal from going through.

"After careful review by our government, I believe the transaction ought to go forward," Bush said. He added that if the U.S. Congress passed a law to stop the deal, "I'll deal with it with a veto."

http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/WBT004834.htm

[stop the bleeding]

1. yep I just read it on Reuters - didn't take you long, * just doesn't get

it

[Jack from Charlotte]

46. Who will be the 1st Senator to say, "BRING....IT.....ON?".....

I'm pretty sure AWOL/moron's veto will be over ridden in this electiopn year.

[stepnw1f]

2. IMPEACH this MORON!

[converted_democrat]

3. So, what's the deal here.. Why would he lay down the law on some-

thing that sooo many in this country are pissed off about?? Why is this such a big deal to him?

[nonconformist]

5. Makes you wonder, doesn't it? nt

[catmandu57]

6. Money Money Money

and lots of it. Go ahead on chimpy* we'll see who wins this fight.

[SmokingJacket]

43. It must be part of a deal he made ...

Everything Bush does is part of an exchange -- either a reward or a punishment to someone. Someone in the UAE is doing or has done something for him (maybe kept quiet? I dunno) and this is part of the payoff.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

4. There are Arkansans ready to lock and load

over this. The techs here at the office are really ticked off over this. I haven't heard anyone here defend it-in fact what I've been hearing are comments about how the Second Amendment is our friend.....

[Stephanie]

42. bwah hah hah hah!

That is awesome! Go Bush! Bring it on!

[AbbyR]

48. Where in Arkansas?

I'm in Southeast Arkansas, and I haven't heard a word from any of my usual repuke "pen pals."

[blue cat]

Time to send them a little hello.... n/t

[blue cat]

55. Time to send them a little hello.... n/t

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

59. Northwest Arkansas

where the hippies, rednecks, back to landers, survivialists, and folks who just want to be left alone or who are just plain nuts all congregate!

[Nutmegger]

7. This would be his first veto

Image vetoing this as his first!

:puke:!!!!!

[The Backlash Cometh]

41. It would lead us right into the November elections.

[Raksha]

47. You make an excellent point.

I didn't even think of that. Maybe NOW people will be willing to listen to us on the subject of election fraud!

Or, on second thought, were you referring to next November, not November 2004? It seems to work either way.

[Don Claybrook]

8. This COWARD has never vetoed a single thing

So yeah, go ahead, dipshit, veto this one if it gets to your desk. What's the polling running now, about 90% against this sale?

An overturned veto would be worth its own margarita celebration.

Get your pen ready, dimwit.

[librechik]

9. check between his legs

I think I see ball clamps

[file83]

10. BUSH does a double-back-flip, half-gainer, triple-axle,Cover-His-Ass dive.

He better VETO this.

[file83]

18. Wait a minute - I was confused. I thought it said he would try and stop

the deal. Now I understand - he would VETO any legislation that attempts to block the deal. OMG.

[napi21]

11. OH GOOD! His first veto! Let this be his FIRST over-ridden veto too!

Actually, that would be really funny! 5 1/2 years, and Shrub signs his FIRST veto, and Congress over-rides it!!!! HA HA AHA HA

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

12. Just called my conman

I told the aide that Con. Boozman (AR-Repuke) that he should either stop this or start impeachment proceedings. I bet when this gets around I could start a petition in this reddest of red towns and get a ton of signatures.

[AbbyR]

49. Email it to me...I'll sign

Ross is my rep - and he's another republican in a blue suit.

[DearAbby]

13. I hope this may cook his goose.

he has used the TERROR CARD for 5 yrs, now cries because it worked? American people are really concerned about this, for good reason. These people have/had connections to terrorists.

[berni_mccoy]

14. EXCELLENT!

:popcorn: This is gonna get interesting.

[nonconformist]

15. Outrageous. IMPEACH NOW!

It should be crystal clear to everyone now that Bush does NOT care about the security of America and does NOT care about the will of the people. It's all about money, bottom line. IMPEACH NOW!

[Daphne08]

16. Something just doesn't smell right about this port deal, but I

must admit, I haven't a clue as to what it could be... just a feeling.

[kpete]

17. Halliburton?

They HAVE to be involved in here somewhere, right?

[Daphne08]

19. I don't know, but I would be willing to bet it has something to do

with money.

[nonconformist]

20. Another attack would make it easier for them to go into Iran.

Just sayin'... :scared:

[in_cog_ni_to]

51. The TIMING of this is just perfect for a MIHOP and a new excuse

to attack Iran.

[RazzleDazzle]

25. THere are several benefits to all his richest friends (and family)

I'll bet the answer, or fuller picture, you seek can be found somewhere in here:

Who the hell cares what YOU think?
(good compilation with links)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x474465

Ask yourself: Why is Bush so damned determined to keep the port deal?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=482138&mesg_id=482138

UAE corp. exec. to be U.S. DOT Administrator. (Jan. 06)
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x472586

Edward Copeland (52 posts) Mon Feb-20-06 03:50 PM
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2471299&mesg_id=2471307
1. This thing is smelling worse all the time
On top of the bipartisan criticism of this plan, including Tom Ridge, a poster on my blog tipped me off to this angle: a key executive of the UAE company was appointed by Dubya in January to a key transportation department post overseeing maritime issues and serving under Norman Mineta.

Here is the link to the company's own press release:

http://www.dpiterminals.com/fullnews.asp?NewsID=39




Port security should have been an issue before Bush decided to sell it
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=2471299&mesg_id=2471299
Link:
Key lawmaker says U.S. should freeze port deal
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/centredaily/news/local/13914905.htm?source=rss&channel=centredaily_local

the connection to it all - Carlyle Group involved in port security deal
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2471320#2471323
also: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x473813
and: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x474295
Link: http://www.bridgedeck.org/mmp_news_archive/2002/mmp_news021219.html
and: http://www.nsnet.com/archive-1-2005-02.html
and: http://www.informare.it/news/review/2003/b030303.asp


Our Ports are a Tradeoff!! All about $$$ and Oil
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x471124
Link: http://www.oilandgasnewsonline.com/bkArticlesF.asp?Article=14878&Section=1947&IssueID=336 (also other links in OP)

[Canuckistanian]

21. Oh, I can see it now

Congress passes bill, Shrub vetoes it, Congress overrides veto because of overwhelming support.

Shrub's poll numbers tank even futher.

Hannity starts talking impeachment.

[mod mom]

22. Then maybe some of those port-side Repub better start thinking IMPEACHMENT

It's about time.

[m_welby]

23. doesn't everyone know a veto from this fool is an empty threat

I don't think he even knows how to veto a bill.

[Bumblebee]

24. They will have more than enough votes to override...

[kpete]

26. Threaten Veto for $ and torture, oh my!

So now we now what the really IMPORTANT issues to this WH are:

1. Selling out our security for profit

2. Torture

[centristo]

27. FReepers beginning to realize Bush is a Moran

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1582953/posts

...and hilarity ensues. :toast: :party: :toast:

[kpete]

29. He is dead now - we FINALLY got the goods

"He won't veto a ham sandwich, but will veto a deal to let a potential terrorist country watch our ports? Great war on terror this is!"

[MissB]

30. Some choice ones

To: Jeremiah2911
We should trust Bush. He knows what he's doing.



5 posted on 02/21/2006 12:58:32 PM PST by StephenFrancis
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To: Jeremiah2911
He won't veto a ham sandwich, but will veto a deal to let a potential terrorist country watch our ports? Great war on terror this is!



6 posted on 02/21/2006 12:58:47 PM PST by Bommer (Have you insulted a prophet today? )
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To: Jeremiah2911
Amazing. The one time George would use the veto is to give his conservative base the finger. He wouldn't veto McCain-Feingold. He wouldn't veto a staggering pile of pork-barrel projects. But he'll veto those who would hold him to his "Fight any nation or regime who supports or harbors terrorists." rhetoric.
I'm aghast.


7 posted on 02/21/2006 12:59:10 PM PST by TChris ("Unless you act, you're going to lose your world." - Mark Steyn)
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[MissB]

31. Another true believer.

To: Bommer
Bush wouldn't do this unless it was good for America.



13 posted on 02/21/2006 1:00:13 PM PST by StephenFrancis
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[MissB]

37. One of them swearing that Bush is the anti-christ.

:rofl:

To: StephenFrancis
We should trust Bush. He knows what he's doing.

Like trusting him about securing the border when there's 14 million illegals and more coming in every day? I voted for him 4 times, but I swear there must be 6's on his head.


31 posted on 02/21/2006 1:04:06 PM PST by mtbopfuyn (Legality does not dictate morality... Lavin)
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[Beetwasher]

39. The Idiot Would Vote for Him Again Too

I'm sure.

[centristo]

40. bush is infallible

much like the pope.

:scared:

[centristo]

38. i found some more

damn, some of these people are SO FUCKING BLIND AND GULLIBLE IT MAKES ME SICK!!!!!

To: antaresequity

I think maybe we need to ask what he knows that we don't know.

I am on record against this. But who the heck am I and what do I know about this on anything other than an appearance level?

Nothing.

So my next question is—here is a guy whose every waking breath is spent in protecting the American people within the confines of the law and practical application...and he is absolutely intent on making this happen.

Why?

It would be an easy enough thing to back off on. He believes in this. There has to be a reason, something broader that is not known.

90 posted on 02/21/2006 12:42:05 PM PST by pollyannaish
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http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1582942/replies?c=2

[Triana]

28. NOTHING will stop the Great Weasel from Funneling taxpayer money to...

...his business CRONIES.

NOTHING. DAMN our national security! Full speed ahead!

[yourout]

32. This might be the first VETO override of Chimpy.

Even die hard pukes are having a hard time swallowing this BS.

[Beetwasher]

36. Chimpy's First Veto Actually

If in fact it actually gets to that point.

[kpete]

33. I knew I smelled Halliburton - from a Freeper:

"Its the old Statue of Liberty play. Bush fakes to the UAE, dems and pubs revolt and demand Halliburton gets the deal, then Bush caves in despair and gives it to Halliburton."

[Junkdrawer]

34. Is BushCo planning to smuggle in something? Is that why they're...

defending this deal to the death? :shrug:

[Norwood]

35. MIHOP?

What frightens me is the possibility that this could lead to a MIHOP. They would sure as hell have an easy way in

[Fuzz]

44. Follow the money. Someone has to, it should lead to the answer

[PATRICK]

45. Our Manchurian Candidate regime

Any doubts left as to the loyalty of anyone who was maneuvered into absolute power over a nation they are hellbent on destroying.

What do the illustrious PNAC dolts think of this, those cheerleaders of "American" Empire. I always thought they too were dunces for not seeing it as a private enterprise empire with no concern at all for any real American interests as such by any definition or from any ideological point of view.

Impeachment is not enough. Prison would be a mercy they themselves would not grant to the least of their
dissenting opposition. We can hang them or go hang ourselves because continued obeisance to the pseudo royal presidency will condemn needlessly countless innocent lives here and abroad for the private power and profit of usurpers of every power, party, and idea that exists in this nation or in the world of decent civilization.

Not to face these things head-on, to consider this mildly accountable proposition in face of open heinous crimes is to insure war in Iran, Korea, everywhere and enormous fatalities in all future world crises of any sort as civilization is pulled down by those who will not give up power so easily surrendered to them .

The volume of our cries must overmatch the future cries of the wounded, the plague-ridden, the starving and the imprisoned whose backward echos even now are not too late to silence by speaking the truth and changing the tragic scene.

[Bluebear]

50. FOLLOW THE MONEY

$$$$$$ $$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$

[ProfessorGAC]

52. So, NOW He Figures Out How The Veto Works?

Idiot! He draws the line in the sand now that Congress is united against him? Boy, talk about not getting it.
The Professor

[MissB]

54. Just confirms that he isn't that bright.

:rofl:

[in_cog_ni_to]

53. HE'S FINISHED!!! If he vetoes the stop Dubai Port control legislation,

that may just push Congress, REPUBLICANS and DEMOCRATS, to IMPEACH his arrogant ass! LET HIM VETO IT! I DARE HIM!

[David Zephyr]

56. No veto by Bush, just a "signing statement" with his "understanding"

Special thanks to Justice ScALITO for the Presidential "Signing Statement" invention.

[0rganism]

57. Three words: BRING IT ON

Even Karl Rove will have a hard time getting this turd to blossom.

[missouri dem 2]

58. Mush as I would love to see him commit hari kari I am sure that

w* will flip flop on the issue very soon.
You don't need to be a weather man to see which way the wind blows on this issue.

[niallmac]

60. * sees self as CEO of CORP WORLD. No sense of leading 'The People.'n/t