Discuss Rosa Brooks' Nov. 13 Op-Ed column
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The wealth of places like Dubai is of course built on our dependence on oil. If we had put half the money that has gone into picking up the pieces of 'regime change' investments into green technology, we would be without a big problem and have gained a new green technology base. Instead we are well into a Worldwide Recession and Economic Crisis of unknown duration. And the Dubais of the world seem unlikely to suffer from the WREC as much as we will. Truly, the WREC seems to be having little impact on the 'changed regimes' who are recording budget surpluses. But hey, we can go to Dubai and enjoy some luxury with our last dollars.
Ross @ 7:04 AM PST, Nov 13, 2008
Dang. I almost wish Rosa would go back to Bush bashing. What a boring article. Who cares about Dubai! Why don't you write about gays. That seems to be the crisis of the week. Vito
Uncle_vito @ 6:28 AM PST, Nov 13, 2008
as long as oil is the primary source for energy for the world and the super rich neighbours have a stake in dubai, they will support Dubai since they are equal partners in this obscene extravaganza. Dubai's loss goes far beyond its borders.
F .Shah, Pakistan @ 5:30 AM PST, Nov 13, 2008
Every single expatriate worker will get a cold and his family back home. Yet this situation seems immenent under the present circumstances. One thing is the super rich are not so super and most of them as just breathing above sea level. Even the big boys cannot get their hands on cash. Burj Al Arab will not longer have that base of clients .... at least for a while
Hani Zaitoun @ 2:57 AM PST, Nov 13, 2008
Only 5% of their gdp is from oil? I am shocked as I thought their economy was built around oil profits. p.s. At least you didn't let your disdain for rich people show through in your article!
Rick Wertz @ 2:51 AM PST, Nov 13, 2008
This is a terribly offensive article. I'm afraid that while you were on your vacation you did not have the opportunity to actually learn anything about how Dubai functions or what it's population is comprised of. Your cliche and offensive generalisations are rather out of touch with reality.
Phil @ 1:25 AM PST, Nov 13, 2008