Despite its long list of troubles, including federal investigations and indictments, the company formerly known as Blackwater has been awarded millions of dollars in contracts by the Obama Administration. The Nation’s Jeremy Scahill, author of Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army, explains why.
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Comments [3]
The Scahill "Underreported" won't play! Was it blocked by the CIA?
Interesting, but your guest lost me at "rumors in chat rooms."
Deal with the Devil! Remember when Blackwater and Halliburton/KBR covered up AND wouldn't permit (via employment contracts) law enforcement and/or civil legal proceedings for raped employees?
They're low lives with high profits.
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