DPW Bows Out

The corporation Dubai Ports World of the United Arab Emirates will allow a US entity to buy the company which has operational control of terminals at six US ports. However, the Baron and Dympha point out that the deal itself has a big problem (still).

What no one seems to be paying attention to is that the deal violates our agreement with Israel not to do business with companies that are owned by states which embargo trade with Israel.

Additionally, what I'm wondering about is this: what happens if DPW changes its mind and keeps the company?

Assuming that DPW is honorable, however--and I'm not saying that the company's leadership isn't honorable--and follows its word, justice would indeed be poetic were Halliburton to acquire operational control of the ports.

(Thanks to Captain's Quarters)

Comments

[DarkStar]

By mentioning Halliburton, how is justiced served to those on the right who also didn't like the deal?

[baldilocks]

It isn't (poor choice of words). It would simply be funny to hear the screeching.

[babylonandon]

Actually some journalist already asked Chuck Shu(t me please!!!)mer whether Halliburton would be acceptable and he said it would be better than anoyone from the Middle East.

[babylonandon]

anyone...friday's, gack!!

[bigger]

Evidently DPW works with an Israeli company; this was reported on another Blog, which I don't find at all remarkable Hypocrisy is a major social lubricant.

[Christopher Taylor]

Now President Bush looks like a generous guy who cares about Arab sensibilties and tried to reach out to them but was blocked by the press and congress. At least to the Arab peoples, and that can only help in the long run.

[Tully]

It would simply be funny to hear the screeching.

LOL. That it will.

[Mike Z]

Halliburton would be good. Who else has the qualifications? Big Al's Port Maintenance and Storm Door Company of Woonsocket, NJ?