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Drugs Suspected in Death of Afghanistan Contractor
Original Story here The Associated Press Wednesday, September 16, 2009 WASHINGTON — A U.S. contractor in Afghanistan helping train the national police was found dead last week of a possible drug overd… more →
Overseas Civilian Contractors
War and Profits
sudhan wrote 3 days ago: by Stephen Fleischman |The Smirking Chimp, November 23, 2009 We know why there are wars, and we … more →
Privitization vs The Public's Right to Know
AxXiom wrote 2 weeks ago: By Rani Gupta Bob Segall was suspicious. Years ago, Segall, then a reporter for WITI-TV in Milwaukee … more →
The Power of the Media, Blackwater, and Green Editorials
Wesley Vaughn wrote 2 weeks ago: Washington Post: “White House communications director Anita Dunn will step down from her post … more →
(Formerly) Mainstream Media Pronounced Brain Dead, Plug to be Pulled
texan2driver wrote 1 month ago: This just proves that there is no brain activity in the media formerly known as mainstream. They ar … more →
Wednesday
Jeremy wrote 1 month ago: 8 years in, Obama weighs Afghanistan options (AP) “President Barack Obama is gathering his nat … more →
US Private Contractors, Aal-e-Saud, Wahhaabis & Saudi Arabia.
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pakalert wrote 2 months ago: Chagatai Khan Private Contractors, Aal-e-Saud and Wahabis The Pentagon has awarded a 48-million-doll … more →
Drugs Suspected in Death of Afghanistan Contractor
defensebaseactcomp wrote 2 months ago: Original Story here The Associated Press Wednesday, September 16, 2009 WASHINGTON — A U.S. contracto … more →
Heard Around the Hillary-Sphere: Sunday Morning Coffee Edition *updated*
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stacyx wrote 2 months ago: It’s a beautiful, sunny, rather cool September morning here in Beantown and for those of you w … more →
Thursday, September 3: Iraq
Jeremy wrote 2 months ago: The Inexorable Logic of Iraq, George Will. Washington Post Contractor to Continue Work in Iraq Temp … more →
Tuesday, September 2: Afghanistan
Jeremy wrote 2 months ago: Mohammad Qasim Fahim -- Afghanistan's top military commander U.S. to boost combat force in Afgha … more →
Wackenhut Gone Wild
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redtory wrote 2 months ago: This can’t exactly be helpful in advancing the cause of “western values” in Afghanistan: Wonder what … more →
No Respect
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defensebaseactcomp wrote 3 months ago: Colonels’ Corner by Ollie North No Respect Bagram, Afghanistan — It is amazing how a change o … more →
Beethovenqueen: White House Briefing -- August 21
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Brenda J. Elliott wrote 3 months ago: See POTUS Ramadan address YouTube video at bottom of post. Beethovenqueen presents the August 21 Whi … more →
CIA's 'Black' Helicopters Land in Court
defensebaseactcomp wrote 3 months ago: CIA’s ‘Black ‘ Helicopters Land in Court Danger Room / Wired Over seven years ago … more →
Sometimes It's Not Your War, But You Sacrifice Anyway
defensebaseactcomp wrote 3 months ago: Washington Post Opinions By T. Christian Miller Sometimes It’s Not Your War, But You Sacrifice … more →
The battle over private security
defensebaseactcomp wrote 3 months ago: The killing of two security contractors in Iraq has again raised the issue of governments’ ina … more →
U.S. Government Extends $20 Million Dollar Blackwater Contract Despite Murder Allegations Against Founder
Jeff wrote 3 months ago: In a shocking article from The Nation, the Obama administration has extended a $20 million dollar se … more →
When Nothing is Better Than Something
chinesekleptocracy wrote 3 months ago: According to several sources, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is apparently on the verge of naming … more →
US Eyes Private Guards for Bases in Afghanistan
defensebaseactcomp wrote 4 months ago: US eyes private guards for bases in Afghanistan By RICHARD LARDNER (AP) – 11 hours ago WASHINGTON — … more →
