Comments on: Blackwater moves away from controversial private security contracting. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:13:54 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: stateofthedivision http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5115962 stateofthedivision Sun, 27 Jul 2008 15:08:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5115962 "Move away from" doesn't mean end. Blackwater wants to grow business in other areas, medic contracting and private military aircraft are two new areas. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5idMBfk5wLzzR2W7sxCEd8nGgpWmQD9268AEG0 “Move away from” doesn’t mean end. Blackwater wants to grow business in other areas, medic contracting and private military aircraft are two new areas.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5idMBfk5wLzzR2W7sxCEd8nGgpWmQD9268AEG0

]]> By: MapleStreet http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5104160 MapleStreet Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:48:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5104160 So they can't do it if they are held accountable to a legal standard ? Says a lot about them, doesnt' it ? So they can’t do it if they are held accountable to a legal standard ?

Says a lot about them, doesnt’ it ?

]]> By: ctcadguy http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5104006 ctcadguy Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:09:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5104006 <em>tonymac Says: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So has anyone heard of “Operation Caretaker” where the serving President is incapacitated by mercs such as Blackwater — based on orders from a higher authority — and a very powerful Vice President takes charge of the functions of government…disbands the Congress, declares martial law, suspends elections? All the time blaming the subtle takeover as a result of a terrorist attack on the country…Have you never heard of this???? Democrats are rounded up, liberals are captured, camps are overflowing…the Capitol is burned to the ground…Sound familiar…Do you really believe that this criminal Administration is going to turn over to another political party all those documents which might incriminate it??? America, wake up…There will be no elections in November…Wake up… The Democratic Underground..</em> Never come to that - we all have guns. Americans are not like Iraqis, we will fight back! What I have a major problem with is the fact that many Americans think Fascism is really Patriotism. It is not. 911 was a false flag incident yet despite this obvious fact most Americans are too busy watching American Idol to give a shit. We are fat dumb and happy and could care less about what the fascists are doing. In fact most Americans think their government is pure and clean and they support fascism. Not me! tonymac Says:
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So has anyone heard of “Operation Caretaker” where the serving President is incapacitated by mercs such as Blackwater — based on orders from a higher authority — and a very powerful Vice President takes charge of the functions of government…disbands the Congress, declares martial law, suspends elections? All the time blaming the subtle takeover as a result of a terrorist attack on the country…Have you never heard of this???? Democrats are rounded up, liberals are captured, camps are overflowing…the Capitol is burned to the ground…Sound familiar…Do you really believe that this criminal Administration is going to turn over to another political party all those documents which might incriminate it??? America, wake up…There will be no elections in November…Wake up…

The Democratic Underground..

Never come to that – we all have guns. Americans are not like Iraqis, we will fight back!

What I have a major problem with is the fact that many Americans think Fascism is really Patriotism. It is not.

911 was a false flag incident yet despite this obvious fact most Americans are too busy watching American Idol to give a shit.

We are fat dumb and happy and could care less about what the fascists are doing. In fact most Americans think their government is pure and clean and they support fascism.

Not me!

]]> By: Alejandro http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103686 Alejandro Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:07:03 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103686 <blockquote>“shift away from the private security business..."</blockquote> Toward <em>what</em> exactly?

“shift away from the private security business…”

Toward what exactly?

]]> By: Max-1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103522 Max-1 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:05:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103522 . Blackwater<em>boarding</em> moves away from controversial private security contracting... ... Because nothing says America better than a private mercenary organization hired by the Nation that spreads Freedom and Democracy at the end of a gun. . .

Blackwaterboarding moves away from controversial private security contracting…

… Because nothing says America better than a private mercenary organization hired by the Nation that spreads Freedom and Democracy at the end of a gun.

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]]> By: Paul W http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103424 Paul W Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:03:39 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103424 <em>Contractor Blackwater Worldwide has announced that it will “shift away from the private security business that brought it <strong>unwelcome attention</strong>”</em> Never mind the unwelcome deaths you caused. http://progressiveworldreview.com Contractor Blackwater Worldwide has announced that it will “shift away from the private security business that brought it unwelcome attention”

Never mind the unwelcome deaths you caused.

http://progressiveworldreview.com

]]> By: tonymac http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103370 tonymac Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:17:12 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103370 So has anyone heard of "Operation Caretaker" where the serving President is incapacitated by mercs such as Blackwater -- based on orders from a higher authority -- and a very powerful Vice President takes charge of the functions of government...disbands the Congress, declares martial law, suspends elections? All the time blaming the subtle takeover as a result of a terrorist attack on the country...Have you never heard of this???? Democrats are rounded up, liberals are captured, camps are overflowing...the Capitol is burned to the ground...Sound familiar...Do you really believe that this criminal Administration is going to turn over to another political party all those documents which might incriminate it??? America, wake up...There will be no elections in November...Wake up... The Democratic Underground.. So has anyone heard of “Operation Caretaker” where the serving President is incapacitated by mercs such as Blackwater — based on orders from a higher authority — and a very powerful Vice President takes charge of the functions of government…disbands the Congress, declares martial law, suspends elections? All the time blaming the subtle takeover as a result of a terrorist attack on the country…Have you never heard of this???? Democrats are rounded up, liberals are captured, camps are overflowing…the Capitol is burned to the ground…Sound familiar…Do you really believe that this criminal Administration is going to turn over to another political party all those documents which might incriminate it??? America, wake up…There will be no elections in November…Wake up…

The Democratic Underground..

]]> By: Game of Life http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103352 Game of Life Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:02:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103352 “Blackwater moves away from controversial private security contracting.” and straight to jail." (should be the rest of the title) What a dumb answer, bad publicity made them change their direction. not because they are immoral ruthless killers. not out of guilt. not because chimpy's war is ending. I like blackoil redition of shooting innocent Iraqi citizens while going down the Iraqi highway. And a bonus, it was set against music and their laughter. “Blackwater moves away from controversial private security contracting.”

and straight to jail.” (should be the rest of the title)

What a dumb answer, bad publicity made them change their direction. not because they are immoral ruthless killers. not out of guilt. not because chimpy’s war is ending.

I like blackoil redition of shooting innocent Iraqi citizens while going down the Iraqi highway. And a bonus, it was set against music and their laughter.

]]> By: moondancer http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103336 moondancer Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:44:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103336 Prince and Blackwater are still evil incarnate. I will work for the next eight years to see them snuffed out of government contracts. Prince and Blackwater are still evil incarnate. I will work for the next eight years to see them snuffed out of government contracts.

]]> By: curious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103306 curious Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:08:05 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103306 Translated. Mr. Prince is saying that they will be even more secretive about what they do. He has made so much money this man is not about to give up anything no matter how revolting. This guy considers himself and his minions to be not only ultra conservative but ultra religious. But as with most ultra neocons, he feels somehow sanctified in what he does. Sanctified by money especially. The disappointment of a Navy Seal turning out this way is sad. We need to remember this is the worlds LARGEST PRIVATE ARMY. And if protests become too hairy for the government, don't be surprised to see this army on our streets pointing the guns at their fellow citizens. These Blackwater mercenaries are not American patriots, they are a paid private army. They follow the money. And America is simply another place to conquer. You think they will not fire on us? You think the US Army will not fire on us, if the President says go ahead? If you think that you need your head examined. All bets are off boys and girls. Translated. Mr. Prince is saying that they will be even more secretive about what they do. He has made so much money this man is not about to give up anything no matter how revolting.

This guy considers himself and his minions to be not only ultra conservative but ultra religious. But as with most ultra neocons, he feels somehow sanctified in what he does. Sanctified by money especially. The disappointment of a Navy Seal turning out this way is sad.

We need to remember this is the worlds LARGEST PRIVATE ARMY. And if protests become too hairy for the government, don’t be surprised to see this army on our streets pointing the guns at their fellow citizens. These Blackwater mercenaries are not American patriots, they are a paid private army. They follow the money. And America is simply another place to conquer. You think they will not fire on us? You think the US Army will not fire on us, if the President says go ahead? If you think that you need your head examined. All bets are off boys and girls.

]]> By: k http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103304 k Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:05:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103304 yeah whatever Halliburton changed their name too yeah whatever Halliburton changed their name too

]]> By: Chocolate Jesus http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103190 Chocolate Jesus Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:02:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103190 dont be fooled by the bait and switch. Blackwater has a PR division that rivals that of big pharma... blood merchant E. Princes new "under the radar" enterprise is Greystone Limited, http://www.greystone-ltd.com/ designed to do basically the same thing blackwater does, without those pesky little impediments created by being under us jurisdiction http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Greystone%2C_Ltd. dont be fooled by the bait and switch.
Blackwater has a PR division that rivals that of big pharma…
blood merchant E. Princes new “under the radar” enterprise is Greystone Limited, http://www.greystone-ltd.com/

designed to do basically the same thing blackwater does, without those pesky little impediments created by being under us jurisdiction

http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Greystone%2C_Ltd.

]]> By: enough http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103178 enough Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:57:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103178 So what are they turning to. Protection for gangs in urban street fights with the cops. So what are they turning to. Protection for gangs in urban street fights with the cops.

]]> By: Oval12345678 aka James K. Sayre http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103172 Oval12345678 aka James K. Sayre Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:55:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103172 Bush's Gestapo. Bush’s Gestapo.

]]> By: trollsbwild http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103162 trollsbwild Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:50:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103162 Yeah...that pesky cost of defending yourself in court for the crimes committed against the little people. Yeah…that pesky cost of defending yourself in court for the crimes committed against the little people.

]]> By: theswan http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103042 theswan Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:52:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103042 Blackwater looking for an "out". When is the name change coming? Why not try bankrupcy? Maybe no one will notice. Blackwater looking for an “out”. When is the name change coming? Why not try bankrupcy? Maybe no one will notice.

]]> By: stateofthedivision http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103040 stateofthedivision Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:49:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103040 The news article stated, "Blackwater executives say the company will survive with a focus on international training, aviation and construction." Rather than a private army, Blackwater will offer a private airforce. The Pentagon has a contracting Jones that can't be controlled. Look for larger chunks of AirForce operations to head Blackwater's way. If they go after military intelligence, they might compete with The Carlyle Group's Booz, Allen & Hamilton. You'd best believe both Blackwater and Carlyle are setting the stage for success under either a Republican or Democratic administration. The news article stated, “Blackwater executives say the company will survive with a focus on international training, aviation and construction.”

Rather than a private army, Blackwater will offer a private airforce. The Pentagon has a contracting Jones that can’t be controlled. Look for larger chunks of AirForce operations to head Blackwater’s way.

If they go after military intelligence, they might compete with The Carlyle Group’s Booz, Allen & Hamilton. You’d best believe both Blackwater and Carlyle are setting the stage for success under either a Republican or Democratic administration.

]]> By: Shayne http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103018 Shayne Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:44:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103018 Blackwater can dish it out but they can't take it. What a bunch of wusses. No retroactive immunity for mercenaries, ever. Blackwater can dish it out but they can’t take it. What a bunch of wusses. No retroactive immunity for mercenaries, ever.

]]> By: pete http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5103012 pete Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:40:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5103012 If I were a praying man, I would beg God on a daily basis to ensure that the Blackwater thugs are disarmed before they are allowed back into our country. We MUST guarantee that a private army is NEVER allowed on our shores. Home-grown, private, armies have destroyed more civilizations than smallpox. As much as it pains me to say it, if we can't disarm them, we should leave them there for the locals to deal with. If I were a praying man, I would beg God on a daily basis to ensure that the Blackwater thugs are disarmed before they are allowed back into our country. We MUST guarantee that a private army is NEVER allowed on our shores. Home-grown, private, armies have destroyed more civilizations than smallpox.

As much as it pains me to say it, if we can’t disarm them, we should leave them there for the locals to deal with.

]]> By: xtro http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/comment-page-1/#comment-5102994 xtro Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:31:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/07/21/blackwater-moves-away-controversial-private-security-contracting/#comment-5102994 This has everything to do with Iraq denying contractors IMMUNITY. Blackwater will become as infamous as the SS before this is all over. The execs can expect to see themselves before court in the near future. This has everything to do with Iraq denying contractors IMMUNITY. Blackwater will become as infamous as the SS before this is all over. The execs can expect to see themselves before court in the near future.

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