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C.I.A. Sought Blackwater’s Help in Plan to Kill Jihadists
C.I.A. Sought Blackwater’s Help in Plan to Kill Jihadists
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I thought this article was interesting, though about an old abandoned program. I didn't realize Blackwater had changed its name. Pretty smart move, I suppose, given the press they've been getting, glad I know who they are now. |
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08-20-2009, 12:13 PM | #2 |
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It worked for Philip Morris. Name change, I mean.
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08-20-2009, 12:46 PM | #3 |
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Altria FTW! Or Valujet becoming Airtran and being successful (tho I'd argue Valujet was actually quite a good airline that got in one highly publicized crash) SI
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08-20-2009, 01:04 PM | #4 |
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I wonder if it's pronounced "Che". Now that would be Blackwater trying a super fakeout by making us think that they're now playing for the other team.
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08-20-2009, 04:03 PM | #5 |
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Blackwater is a creepy organization. Read a book on them years ago. Lot of ties to some shady groups and a lot more ties to the Bush administration.
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08-21-2009, 11:35 AM | #6 |
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Isn't the head of Blackwater under investigation for attempted murder/manslaughter?
Anyway, I wouldn't have a problem with the concept except that Blackwater has routinely proven itself to be pretty inept at their jobs. |
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08-21-2009, 12:29 PM | #8 |
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08-21-2009, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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08-21-2009, 01:11 PM | #11 |
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A government contracting out assassinations is never a good idea, IMO.
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