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I haven't been posting much lately. Politics as usual hasn't gotten me too riled up about anything. I was on the fence on the Dubai ports deal but probably leaning in favor of it, not that my opinion would have changed anything. I think opening up to the UAE would be better than shutting them out and also feel the media was hoping for a story like this that had the potential to split conservatives up. It seems like they pant like a dog whenever they see story that might pit Republicans against each other. Regardless, I think it looks bad when we don't embrace another country when they want to expand in a capitalistic venture. Yes, ports are important but I really think if those opposed to the deal who were worried about national security they should look to the land and not the sea. Controlling the southern border deserves more attention and manpower than worrying about who owns the company that manages some ports which are staffed with American workers.