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Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:51 am
by Copy.&.Paste
Watch the video.

http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/video.php?id=1516


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Jeremy Scahill

2007/04/04

Okay, let us throw out a word for ya. Blackwater.

We're talking about one of the most powerful mercenary armies in the world. Or as they like to be called "private security contractors."

Blackwater is based in the U-S and they've got soldiers in war zones around the world.

So what do they do ?

Who do they answer to ?

And why does a military superpower like the U-S need soldiers for hire?

Well, we've got a guy who's followed Blackwater for years. He's just written a book about them - number 9 on the New York Times best seller list.

His name is Jeremy Scahill.

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Watch the video.

http://www.cbc.ca/thehour/video.php?id=1516

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Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:10 am
by Gatspy
thx this was very educational thread. U learn something new everyday, and today its Blackwater. thx again C/P for sharing.

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:32 am
by Copy.&.Paste
you're wlc. I finished watching it on TV. I didn't know stuff like this existed. The Hour is a great show.

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:08 pm
by Gatspy
I know eh. The Hour is an awesome show, and George Stroumtroumpoulosbouloboulopoulos makes it that much better.

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:12 pm
by musika man
gatsby aka michael_italia aka screw

imagine if Jeremy Scahill wrote about the island you call somaliland?

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 12:19 pm
by Gatspy
Screw and Mikey eh
Dude if he wrote about Somaliland it will bother u and not me. btw Somaliland ain't no island dude, common now. He writes about Somaliland and u will come up with 10 calaacla cry me a river Topics. Afew months ago u were going around trying to offend everyone in ur path, now calaacal oo kali ah ayaa kaa soo hadhay bro. Why Somaliland topic this and why Somaliland topic that. Get that Mad Cow like character outta u and act like u used to. Pick on ppl and start beef here and there. Smile

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:59 pm
by Copy.&.Paste
bump

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:14 am
by Steeler [Crawler2]
I have a job offer with Blackwater, but have opted to go to Thailand for now.

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 3:14 am
by Steeler [Crawler2]
I have a job offer with Blackwater, but have opted to go to Thailand for now.

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:19 pm
by Copy.&.Paste
mcpherson,
Do you see anything wrong with privatizing the military? my knowledge is limit with blackwater but isn't that what it is? turning the military into a business?

Re: Jeremy Scahill describes the rise of Blackwater--> USA

Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2007 4:31 pm
by Steeler [Crawler2]
Everything is a buisiness buddy. Welcome to reality.