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Blackwater incompetent in An Najaf
In April 2004 8 Blackwater " commandos " were involved in the defence of Camp Golf/ Al-Andalus Base in An Najaf after an escalation in violence from protests and demonstrations. Muqtada Al Sadr broadcasted this message to the protestors "There is no use for demonstrations, as your enemy loves to terrify and suppress opinions, and despises peoples. I ask you not to resort to demonstrations because they have become a losing card and we should seek other ways. Terrorize your enemy, as we cannot remain silent over its violations."
On April 4th the demonstrations turned violent and the Mahdi Army was on the scene (it seems supporting the demonstrators), and the battle of An Najaf commenced.
This event is not in question, but eight Blackwater commandos have been praised for the defence of the compounds in the event, with the notable videos Blackwater in Najaf1/Blackwater in Najaf2.
'Now, however, we need to revise that account, according to the new book "Wiser in Battle" by Lt. Gen. Ricardo Sanchez, former commander of Coalition Forces in Iraq.'
Lt. Gen. Sanchez's reviews the reports he'd received, firstly from the major in Camp Golf saying the Spanish had abandoned their post and that they were close to being over-run. 'The situation sounded so dangerous that Sanchez immediately ordered close air support. But when the fighters flew over the area, they could see no enemy activity.'
With the conflicting reports Lt. Gen. Sanchez decides to go himself to see what’s happening, continuing to receive reports on his way there. He goes on to conclude that the Spanish had acted competently and defended their compound, and that the Private Contractors in the area were delivering confusing reports and complicating the situation. However I seriously recommend you read the account at the bottom of the article linked for yourself. In April 2004 8 Blackwater " commandos " were involved in the defence of Camp Golf/ Al-Andalus Base in An Najaf after an esc... more -
Blackwater Is Back
They have a homeland Security contract to control us in case of emergency and a contract to patrol the boarder. Be afraid, be very afraid. They have a homeland Security contract to control us in case of emergency and a contract to patrol the boarder. Be afraid, be very afr... more
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Blackwater contract renewed despite Pentagon labeling killing of 17 civilians ...
I hadn't realized that the pentagon labeled the civilian killings a criminal event.
We are pretty stuck over in Iraq. We have built a huge reliance on civilian contractors to compensate for our breaking army and to sharply reduce numbers of armed people on "our" side would most likely cause the country to implode. What do you do? Furthermore, the right-wing has made a pretty good situation for themselves as we have now built these "super-bases" in Iraq costing billions of dollars. Now that they are built, it is highly unlikely that any president will abandon them due to their massive investment and strategic location. Crafty little buggers those warmongers are. I hadn't realized that the pentagon labeled the civilian killings a criminal event. ... more -
"Rambo vs. Terror" Pt. 2
The saga continues as Rambo heads to Washington D.C. to get some answers. Meanwhile Osama bin Laden and his cohorts race to build a rocket to send to the moon. Will Rambo make it in time? Find out in this episode. The saga continues as Rambo heads to Washington D.C. to get some answers. Meanwhile Osama bin Laden and his cohorts race to build a ro... more
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"Rambo vs. Terror" Pt. 1
Rambo is back and ready to kick some serious butt. With Osama Bin Laden still at large, Sly Stallone teams up with Blackwater USA to fight the war on Terror. Rambo is back and ready to kick some serious butt. With Osama Bin Laden still at large, Sly Stallone teams up with Blackwater USA to f... more
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Blackwater Shot the NYT's dog...
Serves 'em right for doing so many back stories on us!
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Soldiers joining Blackwater
It's also sad what Haliburton is doing!
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What's going on with our war?
Torture, Blackwater, and other big problems
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At least 14 unjustified killings in Iraq by Blackwater
And the FBI investigation into the September 16 incident isn't over yet. According to sources, the guards violated rules of deadly force and no evidence has been uncovered that supports claims by the Blackwater guards that they had been fired on. A Blackwater spokeswoman said the company "supports the stringent accountability of the industry." And the FBI investigation into the September 16 incident isn't over yet. According to sources, the guards violated rules of dead... more
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US embassy offers blood money in Iraq
In a rare move, the US embassy in Iraq is giving thousands of dollars to the victims of Blackwater shootings. Conservative guilt?
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Rep. Chris Cannon: "Iraq security contractors shouldn't be subject to U....
Chris Cannon, a Republican from Utah, opposed a bill that would apply U.S. criminal law to private security contractors working in Iraq and questioned where it could lead the nation.
"What's next? Supplying Moqtada al-Sadr with a taxpayer-funded trial lawyer?" Cannon wrote in a piece published last week in the conservative newsletter Human Events.
Cannon was also quoted as saying "I personally believe the war is well on its way to being won."
Although I have shared similar ground with the ultra conservative from Utah in the past, I would have to say I strongly disagree with him on these latest statements. Security contractors are being paid very well to do their job. Their Job does not require them to shoot unarmed civilians. Responsibility comes with any job, any place, any situation. If you are not responsible be prepared to face the consequences. Chris Cannon, a Republican from Utah, opposed a bill that would apply U.S. criminal law to private security contractors working in Ira... more -
More Bleak News For Blackwater
Holding U.S. troops at gunpoint is not the best PR move...
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Erik Prince testifies on behalf of Blackwater Security
Blackwater CEO and founder Erik Prince defended his company today to the House of Reps. He blamed the media for a "rush to judgement" regarding the September 16th shooting that killed 11 Iraqi civillians.
During his testimony, Prince pointed out that no one under Blackwater protection has ever lost his/her life or sustained serious injuries... maybe that's because they're so busy killing and seriously injuring everyone else in sight. Blackwater CEO and founder Erik Prince defended his company today to the House of Reps. He blamed the media for a "rush to judgem... more -
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Video of Blackwater's Dirty Work Last Week in Iraq
Check out this video shot by Iraqi police officers during the aftermath of last week's controversial Blackwater security shoot out in Baghdad.Newsweek obtained the video tape showing burnt and shot up cars, lot's of damage and graphic footage of dead Iraqi civilians. Check out this video shot by Iraqi police officers during the aftermath of last week's controversial Blackwater security shoot ou... more
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"Stop Shooting." Words to Live by When You Are Shooting Civilians.
Looks like a member of the Blackwater security team that shot up a crowd of innocent Iraqi's on September 16th may have flown off his rocker.
One guard may have even pointed a gun at the guy firing to get him to Stop Shooting!
Sounds like an awful mess. Looks like a member of the Blackwater security team that shot up a crowd of innocent Iraqi's on September 16th may have flown off... more -
Blackwater Mess
Victims who were shot in the mess with Blackwater last weekend are saying that there was neither gunfire nor explosions before the Blackwater guards started shooting indiscriminately in the streets. They also claim to have been shot in the back, multiple times.Blackwater insists they were only returning fire from armed attackers.Iraq's Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has asked the U.S. to suspend Blackwater's services in Iraq, but without them, there's no one to provide security for visiting U.S. diplomats to the country. The Bush administration has yet to respond to al-Maliki's request.Nightmare. Victims who were shot in the mess with Blackwater last weekend are saying that there was neither gunfire nor explosions before the Bla... more
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US Investigates into Blackwater Incident
"The State Department moved quickly Monday to tamp down anger and possible repercussions after the alleged killing of eight Iraqi civilians by a private security firm hired to protect U.S. diplomats in Iraq." "The State Department moved quickly Monday to tamp down anger and possible repercussions after the alleged killing of eight Iraqi... more
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