Bush has been using 911, terror!, and threats from the Arab world for five years to his advantage. The news media has gladly picked up the meme, jamming danger! down our throats day in and day out lo' these many years.
So why is he now confused that anyone would question the whole UAE port management issue?
The thought occurred to me: while everyone is focused on the UAE port security issue, what else is this regime doing behind closed doors? This issue seems so blatantly stupid (even the Republicans have issues with it) that I'm wondering if this isn't another infamous Rovian slight-of-hand.