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**Crundaangerge** · 03-10-2006, 08:42 PM

It seems that Maher Terminals is a big contributor to the DNC. Especially to a Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Maher Terminals is also the largest container terminal operator in the NY and NJ ports.

Dubai is now out of the running to operate the terminals. Hmmmmm

Boy does this ever have the beginnings of a scandal.

**CreativeAcrobate** · 03-10-2006, 08:50 PM

It seems that Maher Terminals is a big contributor to the DNC. Especially to a Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Maher Terminals is also the largest container terminal operator in the NY and NJ ports.

Dubai is now out of the running to operate the terminals. Hmmmmm

Boy does this ever have the beginnings of a scandal.

Are you saying only Republicans can scratch the backs of those who pay them?

I agree that you don't hear about it as much from the Democratic side but should we not finish with the Republicans who have been or will be named by Abramoff first.

**DJkillos** · 03-10-2006, 08:56 PM

Are you saying only Republicans can scratch the backs of those who pay them?.

No, it's the libs say that. hee hee

I agree that you don't hear about it as much from the Democratic side but should we not finish with the Republicans who have been or will be named by Abramoff first.

Don't forget the dems that will be named, Especially the rumor of Hillary, Abramoff and a sweat-shop oh my. But that's another thread.

**HakTaisanip** · 03-10-2006, 09:16 PM

But what about all the Republicans involved? It wasn't the Dems alone who threatened to overturn Bush's veto.

**Cucoulkrory** · 03-10-2006, 09:59 PM

but should we not finish with the Republicans who have been or will be named by Abramoff first.

Shouldn't we also include the democratswho received money from him like the leader of the dems in the Senate like Harry Reid who then went on to pettition Indian tribes on his behalf?

**Flankrene** · 03-10-2006, 10:15 PM

Shouldn't we also include the democratswho received money from him like the leader of the dems in the Senate like Harry Reid who then went on to pettition Indian tribes on his behalf?

I have no problem with that at all. It will be interesting to see who is affected, partisanship aside (as I don't really have any when US politics is concerned). I was simply countering the implication that Democrats alone are to gain from this deal, and that the track record lately is in their (Dems) favor.

**QualityReachOut** · 03-10-2006, 10:21 PM

Well Hillary seems to get a free pass on most things, so its no wonder she and most dems don't seem to be held accountable.

**wbondarmunw** · 03-10-2006, 11:08 PM

Well Hillary seems to get a free pass on most things, so its no wonder she and most dems don't seem to be held accountable.

I think accountability is up to the voter. They are the ones who decide who has a job or not.

As far as Hilary, I think it is too early to affect her chances at party leader, let alone national leader. If this story would have broken closer to the election or nomination, then there would have been more backlash. It is to her benefit that this comes out now, the voter who determines her future will forget about this by that time. If it does come up again it will be brushed under the rug as old news.

**Gideleb** · 03-11-2006, 02:46 AM

Yeah like i keep saying we gotta wait until 2008 (i think all we can hope to do is use up as much of her campaign funds as possible this fall) to really go after her, now isn't the time to bring this up!

**Sdzqerty** · 03-11-2006, 02:49 AM

Isn't it interesting how you see the Repub's missteps all over the news, but not the Dem's? Hmmm...

Where's our conspiracy cuckoos when you need them?

**Annyllop21** · 03-11-2006, 12:10 PM

Isn't it interesting how you see the Repub's missteps all over the news, but not the Dem's? Hmmm...

Where's our conspiracy cuckoos when you need them?

Claude Allen is next.

**Lilji** · 03-11-2006, 06:05 PM

It seems that Maher Terminals is a big contributor to the DNC. Especially to a Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Maher Terminals is also the largest container terminal operator in the NY and NJ ports.

Dubai is now out of the running to operate the terminals. Hmmmmm

Boy does this ever have the beginnings of a scandal.

Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up.

The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal.
Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it.

Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports.

Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004.

Let the fireworks begin.

**gastabegree** · 03-11-2006, 07:56 PM

Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up.

The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal.
Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it.

Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports.

Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004.

Let the fireworks begin.

Now you're just confusing the issue with facts. Shouldn't do that, it makes people less self-righteous.

**Nurfzerne** · 03-11-2006, 08:43 PM

Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up.

The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal.
Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it.

Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports.

Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004.

Let the fireworks begin.

Yeah, because Americans are the bad guys. ???

More jobs for Americans. Americans controlling American ports! What's this world coming to?!

I'm sure there's going to be a strong public uprising over this piece of information!

Any of you guys want to start new banners?

"Support Dubai! Screw Americans!"

**Dr. Shon Thomson** · 03-11-2006, 08:54 PM

Come on guys. I want someone to say it "Fuck Americans! Dubai all the way!"

I mean, that is the position being expressed here isn't it?!

**insoneeri** · 03-12-2006, 03:32 AM

Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up.

The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal.
Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it.

Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports.

Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004.

Let the fireworks begin.

now now, I'm just reporting what I've read. No need to get your panties in a wad.

16K to Bush,

yet 26K to menendez.

**Gypejeva** · 03-12-2006, 03:41 AM

Yah JDD what are you doing raining on bigT's parade with facts and logic?
The Dems are the minority and have no power, but when things go wrong, bigT has to be able to blame the Dems, you are ruining it for him and spad and Traveler! I mean Traveler is still trying to say Harry Reid has something to do with the Abramoff scandal! They just need to keep the fantasy going, we should let them have their daydreams

**Ngwkgczx** · 03-12-2006, 03:50 AM

now now, I'm just reporting what I've read. No need to get your panties in a wad.

16K to Bush,

yet 26K to menendez.

The entire government is already starting to ignore the movement that was supposed to change how lobbyists operate in government. They don't care, neither democrats and republicans. Even though Republicans are the primetime crooks, both of them enjoy luxuries.

But it's the everyday democrats that want lobbyist reform, but republicans are taught not to care. You'll see, by 2008, lobbyists will go back under the radar.

**jincomplet** · 03-12-2006, 03:54 AM

Even though Republicans are the primetime crooks, both of them enjoy luxuries.

Let you tell it.

**drexigordiche** · 03-12-2006, 01:08 PM

Come on guys. I want someone to say it "Fuck Americans! Dubai all the way!"

I mean, that is the position being expressed here isn't it?!

Damn, where is Samantha at when you need her?

03-10-2006, 08:42 PM	#1
Crundaangerge Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	Maher terminals and democrats...... It seems that Maher Terminals is a big contributor to the DNC. Especially to a Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Maher Terminals is also the largest container terminal operator in the NY and NJ ports. Dubai is now out of the running to operate the terminals. Hmmmmm Boy does this ever have the beginnings of a scandal. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 08:50 PM	#2
CreativeAcrobate Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	It seems that Maher Terminals is a big contributor to the DNC. Especially to a Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Maher Terminals is also the largest container terminal operator in the NY and NJ ports. Dubai is now out of the running to operate the terminals. Hmmmmm Boy does this ever have the beginnings of a scandal. Are you saying only Republicans can scratch the backs of those who pay them? I agree that you don't hear about it as much from the Democratic side but should we not finish with the Republicans who have been or will be named by Abramoff first. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 08:56 PM	#3
DJkillos Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 382 Senior Member	Are you saying only Republicans can scratch the backs of those who pay them?. No, it's the libs say that. hee hee I agree that you don't hear about it as much from the Democratic side but should we not finish with the Republicans who have been or will be named by Abramoff first. Don't forget the dems that will be named, Especially the rumor of Hillary, Abramoff and a sweat-shop oh my. But that's another thread. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 09:16 PM	#4
HakTaisanip Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 487 Senior Member	But what about all the Republicans involved? It wasn't the Dems alone who threatened to overturn Bush's veto. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 09:59 PM	#5
Cucoulkrory Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 557 Senior Member	but should we not finish with the Republicans who have been or will be named by Abramoff first. Shouldn't we also include the democratswho received money from him like the leader of the dems in the Senate like Harry Reid who then went on to pettition Indian tribes on his behalf? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 10:15 PM	#6
Flankrene Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 325 Senior Member	Shouldn't we also include the democratswho received money from him like the leader of the dems in the Senate like Harry Reid who then went on to pettition Indian tribes on his behalf? I have no problem with that at all. It will be interesting to see who is affected, partisanship aside (as I don't really have any when US politics is concerned). I was simply countering the implication that Democrats alone are to gain from this deal, and that the track record lately is in their (Dems) favor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 10:21 PM	#7
QualityReachOut Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 662 Senior Member	Well Hillary seems to get a free pass on most things, so its no wonder she and most dems don't seem to be held accountable. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2006, 11:08 PM	#8
wbondarmunw Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Well Hillary seems to get a free pass on most things, so its no wonder she and most dems don't seem to be held accountable. I think accountability is up to the voter. They are the ones who decide who has a job or not. As far as Hilary, I think it is too early to affect her chances at party leader, let alone national leader. If this story would have broken closer to the election or nomination, then there would have been more backlash. It is to her benefit that this comes out now, the voter who determines her future will forget about this by that time. If it does come up again it will be brushed under the rug as old news. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 02:46 AM	#9
Gideleb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 426 Senior Member	Yeah like i keep saying we gotta wait until 2008 (i think all we can hope to do is use up as much of her campaign funds as possible this fall) to really go after her, now isn't the time to bring this up! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 02:49 AM	#10
Sdzqerty Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 402 Senior Member	Isn't it interesting how you see the Repub's missteps all over the news, but not the Dem's? Hmmm... Where's our conspiracy cuckoos when you need them? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 12:10 PM	#11
Annyllop21 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Isn't it interesting how you see the Repub's missteps all over the news, but not the Dem's? Hmmm... Where's our conspiracy cuckoos when you need them? Claude Allen is next. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 06:05 PM	#12
Lilji Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	It seems that Maher Terminals is a big contributor to the DNC. Especially to a Robert Menendez of New Jersey. Maher Terminals is also the largest container terminal operator in the NY and NJ ports. Dubai is now out of the running to operate the terminals. Hmmmmm Boy does this ever have the beginnings of a scandal. Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up. The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal. Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it. Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports. Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004. Let the fireworks begin. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 07:56 PM	#13
gastabegree Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up. The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal. Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it. Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports. Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004. Let the fireworks begin. Now you're just confusing the issue with facts. Shouldn't do that, it makes people less self-righteous. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 08:43 PM	#14
Nurfzerne Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 399 Senior Member	Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up. The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal. Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it. Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports. Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004. Let the fireworks begin. Yeah, because Americans are the bad guys. ??? More jobs for Americans. Americans controlling American ports! What's this world coming to?! I'm sure there's going to be a strong public uprising over this piece of information! Any of you guys want to start new banners? "Support Dubai! Screw Americans!" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-11-2006, 08:54 PM	#15
Dr. Shon Thomson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 416 Senior Member	Come on guys. I want someone to say it "Fuck Americans! Dubai all the way!" I mean, that is the position being expressed here isn't it?! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 03:32 AM	#16
insoneeri Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 362 Senior Member	Yep, it sure looks like the jig is up. The House Appropriations Committee voted 62-2 to block the Dubai deal. Given that there are 36 Repubs on the committee, at least 34 of the 36 voted to block it. Wait til they find out that they fell for a ploy by the Dems to steer the operation contracts to Maher Terminals, a company that operates the container terminal at Port Elizabeth and is not remotely big enough to handle operations at 6 ports. Man, are they going to feel played when they realize that Maher is a big supporter of Menendez and the DNC. No doubt Bush will be furious, and will will return the $16,000 in contributions Maher Execs made to to his campaigns in 2000 and 2004. Let the fireworks begin. now now, I'm just reporting what I've read. No need to get your panties in a wad. 16K to Bush, yet 26K to menendez. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 03:41 AM	#17
Gypejeva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Yah JDD what are you doing raining on bigT's parade with facts and logic? The Dems are the minority and have no power, but when things go wrong, bigT has to be able to blame the Dems, you are ruining it for him and spad and Traveler! I mean Traveler is still trying to say Harry Reid has something to do with the Abramoff scandal! They just need to keep the fantasy going, we should let them have their daydreams Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 03:50 AM	#18
Ngwkgczx Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 521 Senior Member	now now, I'm just reporting what I've read. No need to get your panties in a wad. 16K to Bush, yet 26K to menendez. The entire government is already starting to ignore the movement that was supposed to change how lobbyists operate in government. They don't care, neither democrats and republicans. Even though Republicans are the primetime crooks, both of them enjoy luxuries. But it's the everyday democrats that want lobbyist reform, but republicans are taught not to care. You'll see, by 2008, lobbyists will go back under the radar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 03:54 AM	#19
jincomplet Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Even though Republicans are the primetime crooks, both of them enjoy luxuries. Let you tell it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-12-2006, 01:08 PM	#20
drexigordiche Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	Come on guys. I want someone to say it "Fuck Americans! Dubai all the way!" I mean, that is the position being expressed here isn't it?! Damn, where is Samantha at when you need her? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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