Originally Posted by Timbo

Didn't someone we know just buy 49% of a Britt airline?

Did Emirates put up a fuss?

Follow the money.

If Emirates buys enough Politicians through "re eleciton campaign contributions" they won't have any trouble getting this approved, if it has to be approved at all.

You know we have the Best Politicians Money Can Buy!

Here's some good reading next time you are stuck on a 4 hour sit around;

Parliament of *****s: A Lone Humorist Attempts to Explain the Entire U.S. Government: P. J. O'Rourke, Andrew Ferguson: 9780802139702: Amazon.com: Books