Most political analysis follows the binary nature of the American political structure. In these blogs we focus on the analysis of the true meaning in political events. Our starting point is to consider the Dubai-based management of American ports. The overwhelming question at issue is: why is Bush so adamant that the deal should go ahead without the proper congressionally-ordained review? His position teeters perilously close to antagonizing congress and uniting opposition to the deal across all ideological divides.
Obviously there is more at stake here than meets the eye.
Why did Bush threaten a veto? Even if he has a stake in it he would have been well advised to keep a low profile.
The most plausible reason I can come up with is that his very public assurances are directed outside America; at keeping a somewhat shaky deal on track. Obviously there's rather a lot of money on the line, but it may be a strategic or tactical issue rather than a venal one.
In reality, the risks of closely monitored Arab-based management are probably no greater than poorly monitored American management, but the deal is clearly unacceptable to the American electorate.
Interesting to see how Bush/Cheyney/Rove are going to defuse the mindset they have created and used so effectively to this point. It has become an obstacle to their interests.
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