Originally Posted by
scambo1
I am not paranoid, but I do find it odd that the US gov't would choose Abu Dhabi as a site in which to open a preclearance facility...I only have to ask why.
I've done the desert. I don't hate it and I'm not "afraid" of "them", but all you guys flying in the desert are there because the opportunities weren't here at home for you. That is a huge concern of mine going forward...I have an 8 year old. I don't want him to have to expat in order to have opportunity. Back in my expat/diplomat days, there was a line DIA/CIA/NSA used to feed us "don't go native" because if you go native you lose perspective on what your actual goals are.
If you are defending the Abu Dhabi preclearance facility, gents, you've gone native. Now, I don't care if you are a sellout and love living over there. Just realize, this is a brick in the wall keeping you away from good options in the states.
It is business, plain and simple. The unions can throw up their arms, you can scream terrorists and Muslims, but this is business. Why is anyone surprised? The 11-1 expat ratio here is wonderful, and it is an eye opener. I think some on here should visit, and maybe they would understand how ignorant they sound. I am just counting the days to get this Administration changed, and turn America around. Cheers guys.