Category Archives: Iraq

    LETTER: Presidential pardon lacks empathy for lives lost

    Published on by David Isenberg

    LETTER: Presidential pardon lacks empathy for lives lost Cape Cod Times Four American mercenaries employed by the brother of Donald Trump’s loyal Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, stationed at an Iraqi… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Letter: Trump wrong to pardon Blackwater mercenaries

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    Letter: Trump wrong to pardon Blackwater mercenaries to the editor Jan. 2, 2021Updated: Jan. 2, 2021 1:15 p.m. FILE. Letter writer says President Donald Trump has led him, as an independent, to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    I beg your ‘pardon,’ Mr. Trump

    Published on by David Isenberg

    I beg your ‘pardon,’ Mr. Trump Blackwater guards (from left) Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nicholas Slatten and Paul Slough. The four who were pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump this month… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Trump’s pardons complete the wrongs of ‘Blackwater’

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    Trump’s pardons complete the wrongs of ‘Blackwater’ By Sean McFate, opinion contributor — 12/27/20 12:00 PM EST The views expressed by contributors are their own and not the view of The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Horrified by the Blackwater Pardons

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    letters Horrified by the Blackwater Pardons The F.B.I. agent who led the Blackwater investigation and two other letter writers are appalled by the pardon of men who killed innocent civilians. Jan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Lead FBI Investigator in Blackwater Case Likens Iraq Massacre to My Lai

    Published on by David Isenberg

    An Iraqi woman walks by a burned out car at the site where Blackwater guards opened fire on Iraqi civilians in 2007. (photo: Getty Images) Lead FBI Investigator in Blackwater Case… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    A former Blackwater contractor pardoned by Trump said he ‘acted correctly’ and feels at ‘peace’ for his role in death of 14 Iraqi civilians

    Published on by David Isenberg

    A former Blackwater contractor pardoned by Trump said he ‘acted correctly’ and feels at ‘peace’ for his role in death of 14 Iraqi civilians Connor Perrett Jan 2, 2021, 11:19 AM… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Petraeus, Crocker: Trump’s pardons to war criminals undermine rule of law, endanger U.S. troops

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    Petraeus, Crocker: Trump’s pardons to war criminals undermine rule of law, endanger U.S. troops Posted: December 27, 2020 – 5:46 AM Trudy Rubin | @trudyrubin | trubin@inquirer.com Khalid Mohammed / AP The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – U.N.

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    December 30, 20205:53 AMUpdated 2 hours ago Trump pardon of Blackwater Iraq contractors violates international law – U.N. By Reuters Staff 2 Min Read GENEVA (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Trump’s Blackwater pardons erase the line between slaughter and justified wartime violence

    Published on by David Isenberg

    OPINION Dec. 23, 2020 Trump’s Blackwater pardons erase the line between slaughter and justified wartime violence Trump’s misplaced sympathy for the Blackwater contractors undermines the military, U.S. security and the rule… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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