Whistleblowers: Blackwater approved payoffs of Iraqi officials »
Posted By tehranchik 3 weeks, 2 days ago in Political NewsTo stifle criticism of civilian killings, the American mercenary group formerly known as Blackwater approved payoffs of up to $1 million for Iraqi politicians, according to former company officials who spoke to The New York Times.
"Blackwater approved the cash payments in December 2007, the officials said, as protests over the deadly shootings in Nisour Square stoked long-simmering anger inside Iraq about reckless practices by the security company’s employees," the Times reported. "American and Iraqi investigators had already concluded that the shootings were unjustified, top Iraqi officials were calling for Blackwater’s ouster from the country and company officials feared that Blackwater might be refused an operating license it would need to retain its contracts with the State Department and private clients, worth hundreds of millions of dollars annually."
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tehranchik3 weeks, 2 days ago
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tehranchik3 weeks, 2 days ago
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ConquerorWyrm3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Fire? This is not a case of "fire"...unless blindfolds have been issued.
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This is a case of TREASON. This is a case of CORPORATE WELFARE and the theft of US TAXPAYER MONEY.
This is also exactly what the Right Wing tries it's damnedest to protect...
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