to the president, about ports

President Bush, why start vetoing now?

"Bush, who has yet to veto a bill during his administration, warned that the United States is sending "mixed signals" by attacking a Middle Eastern company after the ports were run by a British firm for several years.

Lawmakers who have called for the deal to be blocked need to "step up and explain why a Middle Eastern company is held to a different standard," he said."

The explanation should be obvious, two phrases that you yourself brought into everyday use: "WAR ON TERROR" and "HOMELAND SECURITY". Remember those? If you need more explanation, please let Michelle Malkin explain it further.

update 1: Lileks takes a somewhat softer tone on the topic.

update 2: Varifrank takes a drastically softer tone.