Disappointing

Too bad the DPW deal has come to this. But DPW's latest move seems to be an effort at damage control. I guess the way they saw it the storm would continue to grow unless they did what they did.

It is a shame to see irrationality and deciept win over reason. The bottom line in the whole matter was not security--not by a long shot. The bottom line was US politicians trying to score political points. That is really sad. And the American public were duped--so gullible, like most of world's masses.

So how does the US continue to trumpet free-markets and globalism? Why should foreigners, especially from the Arab world, continue to invest in US assets? If there are money-making alternatives, then why not look elsewhere. Maybe the fallout will be continued support and growth in local investment markets--like Dubai's propterty and stock markets.

As for DPW, they can focus even more concertedly on their Asian operations, which was apparently the main benefit of the P&O purchase anyway. As for the US, let it continue to act as a regional as opposed to a world power.