http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x484331thread title (2-21-06 GD):
VIDEO- Lou Dobss on CFIUS (the secretive agency that okays this type of {deal} Comment/excerpt: Hard-hitting report on the “firestorm” on the UAE ports deal on CNN/Lou Dobbs. Apparently the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US, which is run by the Treasury Department (and CSX’s former CEO, John Snow, is now Sec. of the Treasury – a clear conflict of interest) and is so secretive, even the Secretary of Defense didn’t know about the deal. There have been many questionable approvals in the past, and a GAO report has questioned CFIUS’s narrow focus on boosting foreign trade without any real understanding of national security concerns. We need to get a linked copy & analysis of the Fall 2005 GAO report on CFIUS's poor record in comprehending national security concerns - mentioned near the end of the video clip. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x484025thread title (2-21-06 GD):
VIDEO- Shut Up, Lou Dobbs (PR campaign to sell public on UAE ports) Comment/excerpt: Another fine liveoaktx/Can-o-fun video clip.Lou Dobbs says that the big PR campaign entourage from the UAE that is in Washington to promote the ports sale has REFUSED TO SPEAK TO CNN “BECAUSE CNN WON’T SHUT UP LOU DOBBS.” Lou Dobbs says his reporter is outside the UAE (she speaks too) and the UAE is welcome to come and speak about the deal any time they want. He emphasizes that their refusal is NOT because of misreporting or mistakes, but because they want to suppress the story.
Related story on the video page: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000101&sid=aqdTWrVO5Rq8 http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x494300thread title (2-22-06 GD):
VIDEO- Bush and his UAE Pals- (Dobbs) liveoaktx/Can-o-fun video of a fine Lou Dobbs segment. It brings out Carlyle Group and Neil Bush’s funding by UAE. Also Snow’s former position as CSX CEO. David Sanborn just appointed to head the government agency that supervises the ports. Even mentions Bob Dole’s lobbying for the deal. Liveoaktx comments: “Snow has some chutzpah going out as a spokesman.” http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=507202thread title (2-24-06 GD):
VIDEO-Lou Dobss-Which Governor LIKES the Port Deal? Liveoaktx/Can-o-Fun video. Lou quotes statements from six state governors who would be affected by the ports deal. All but one were opposed to what has happened. Only ONE expressed “complete confidence in the president.” Guess which southeast state he’s king … er…governor of? http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x533343thread title (2-27-06 GD):
VIDEO- Dobbs/Peterson Smackdown on the Ports Can-o-Fun/ liveoaktx in Windows media format. Lou Dobbs interviews Kiim Peterson, a spokeman for the Bush Administration position on the ports. The question: what entity would have control over which port shipping containers were inspected in Miami if this deal went through? Perterson danced and evaded but Dobbs persisted until the answer was finally dragged out: it would be DP World. Dobbs says that that ownership of US ports by ANY foreign government is idiotic. http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x534981thread title (2-27-06 GD):
CNN Lou Dobbs reported that "Dubai Ports World" have tried to silence him Crooks & Liars VIDEO CLIP in Windows media and QuickTime formats.
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