Tag Archives: Military Contractors

In Accordance with Iraqi Law and Not Freely

Posted on July 3, 2008 by RagBlog

US agrees to scrap immunity for security guards in Iraq: FM BAGHDAD — The Iraqi foreign minister said on Tuesday that Washington has agreed to scrap immunity for foreign security guards in Iraq, moving the two countries closer to signing … Continue reading →

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Iraq Electrocutions : Shoddy Work by KBR?

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

At a 173rd Airborne base in Shin Kay, Afghanistan, in 2005, an outdoor, 200-ampere breaker panel, above, was uncovered and wired from the top. Photo courtesy NYT.After Deaths, U.S. Inspects Electric Work Done in IraqBy James Risen / July 1, … Continue reading →

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Film : John Cusack’s War, Inc

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

John Cusack stars as a hit-man Brand Hauser in war-torn Turagistan in War, Inc.Cusack’s Savage Satire Strikes a Chord with Soldiers and Their FamiliesBy Arianna Huffington / June 12, 2008 “Whose top advisers are linked to war profiteers?” asks John … Continue reading →

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