Intelligence Gap

Namely, the one between Dubya's ears. Why in hell is Bush so adamant about this deal? Is it just macho swagger, or is there something more? What Emir has pictures of him in flagrante delicto with a mule? Or was it with Jeff Gannon?

Coast Guard Had Concerns Port Deal

WASHINGTON -- Citing broad gaps in U.S. intelligence, the Coast Guard cautioned the Bush administration weeks ago that it could not determine whether a United Arab Emirates-based company seeking a stake in some U.S. port operations might support terrorist operations.

The disclosure came during a hearing Monday on Dubai-owned DP World's plans to take over significant operations at six leading U.S. ports.

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