Daily Archives: August 9, 2017

Pentagon to Bannon’s Blackwater Buddy Erik Prince: GTFO

Private Parts Pentagon to Bannon’s Blackwater Buddy Erik Prince: GTFO The world’s most notorious mercenary chief is trying to sell the Trump administration on a plan to privatize America’s longest war.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Sen. McCaskill August 7, 2017 letter to SecDef Mattis

Sen. McCaskill August 7, 2017 letter to SecDef Mattis     You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Taxpayers on the Hook for Porsches, Alfa Romeos, a Bentley, and an Aston Martin Draws Outrage from McCaskill

BREAKING: Taxpayers on the Hook for Porsches, Alfa Romeos, a Bentley, and an Aston Martin Draws Outrage from McCaskill Senator: ‘Whoever approved of this spending should be fired’ Wednesday, August 9,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Defense Contractor Billed Government for Porsches, Million-Dollar Salaries and Secret Guns

 Defense Contractor Billed Government for Porsches, Million-Dollar Salaries and Secret Guns By Eric Katz 2:45 PM ET 43 Comments Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., said: “Whoever approved of this spending should be… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan

Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan Jim Michaels, USA TODAY Published 10:59 a.m. ET Aug. 8, 2017 | Updated 11:49 a.m. ET Aug.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Blackwater Founder’s ‘Disturbing’ Plan To Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground

Blackwater Founder’s ‘Disturbing’ Plan To Privatize Afghan War Gains Ground Erik Prince appears eager to capitalize on conflict within the Trump administration, and his recent moves indicate that he sees a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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What are the CIA ‘Torture’ Techniques That Two Psychologists are Going to Trial for?

What are the CIA ‘Torture’ Techniques That Two Psychologists are Going to Trial for? By Tom Porter On 7/29/17 at 9:30 AM  U.S. A New York judge refused to throw out… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Invasion of Iraq: Open and Latent Purposes

The Second Cold War pp 79-92 The Invasion of Iraq: Open and Latent Purposes Authors and affiliations Luiz Alberto Moniz Bandeira   1.Emeritus professor for HistoryUniversity of BrasíliaSt. Leon-RotGermany Chapter First Online: 31 May… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Profiling Private Security Companies within the Context of International Security

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Modern-Day Mercenaries? Cowboys, GreyMen, and the Emotional Habitus

Modern-Day Mercenaries? Cowboys, GreyMen, and the Emotional Habitus Authors and affiliations Paul Higate  author Chapter First Online:  02 June 2017 Abstract Set against the backdrop of the rapid growth in the Private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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