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The Plan to Exploit Afghanistan for Its Resources Is a Really Bad Idea

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

The Plan to Exploit Afghanistan for Its Resources Is a Really Bad Idea A contractor-led role in Afghanistan would confirm the narrative that America wants perpetual warfare and to rob the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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“This War Is Brought To You By …..”

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Rev. Peter E. Bauer, Contributor A Minister In The United Church Of Christ “This War Is Brought To You By …..” By Rev. Peter E. Bauer 07/20/2017 01:49 pm ET Throughout… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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As bad as the Afghan situation is, letting private armies take over is worse

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Editorial: As bad as the Afghan situation is, letting private armies take over is worse By the Editorial Board Aug 6, 2017 Then-U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Zalmai Khalilzad, is accompanied by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Erik Prince’s private air force in Afghanistan faces many legal hurdles

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Erik Prince’s private air force in Afghanistan faces many legal hurdles By: Shawn Snow   1 day ago Blackwater CEO and founder Erik Prince listens during a panel discussion on protecting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Court Deals Major Blow To Veterans Suing Military Contractor Over Burn Pits

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Court Deals Major Blow To Veterans Suing Military Contractor Over Burn Pits By Patricia Kime, McClatchy Washington Bureau on August 6, 2017 A federal judge has dismissed a major lawsuit against… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contractors in Afghanistan: What Erik Prince Gets Right

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Contractors in Afghanistan: What Erik Prince Gets Right By Mark Cancian on August 04, 2017 at 9:31 AM 65 Comments 335Shares Contractor training Afghan troops Eric Prince, the former CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Bannon and Blackwater Want to Outsource Afghanistan War

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Bannon and Blackwater Want to Outsource Afghanistan War Posted on August 4, 2017 by Yves Smith Yves here. This Real News Network report is telling in so many ways…the lack of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Trump’s New Private War: Welcome (Back) To Afghanistan

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

Trump’s New Private War: Welcome (Back) To Afghanistan Kodi Dolson Student at the New School for Social Research, Manhattan, NY. 27 years old. In the past week, we’ve heard that the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Bad Faith Case for Contractors in Afghanistan

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

The Bad Faith Case for Contractors in Afghanistan There is no silver bullet. Max Boot / Aug. 1, 2017 Image by — © France Keyser/In Visu/Corbis   For months, the administration… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Substituting U.S. Troops for Private Military Contractors in Afghanistan

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Substituting U.S. Troops for Private Military Contractors in Afghanistan Bruce Stanley and Dan Cox, Jul 29 2017, 191 views Image by Matthew Bricks&Stones D. In June of 2017, President Donald Trump… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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