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Blackwater founder Erik Prince proposes privatizing Afghanistan war

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August 8, 2017, 2:36 PM Blackwater founder Erik Prince proposes privatizing Afghanistan war 31 Comment President Trump has held off so far on approving strategy recommendations for the nearly 16-year war in Afghanistan.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Is It a Good Idea to Privatize the War in Afghanistan?

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Is It a Good Idea to Privatize the War in Afghanistan? By Rebecca Zimmerman On 8/4/17 at 8:56 AM Opinion Several weeks ago Erik Prince, best known as the CEO of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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A private air force for Afghanistan?

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A private air force for Afghanistan? By: Military Times   August 2 A private security firm known as Lancaster6 has offered to provide the government of Afghanistan with a “turnkey air… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder says contractors in Afghanistan wouldn’t be mercenaries

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Blackwater founder says contractors in Afghanistan wouldn’t be mercenaries August 8, 2017, 8:31 AM|President Trump has so far rejected the advice of his national security adviser for the next steps in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Are Mercenaries Really a Cheaper Way of War?

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Are Mercenaries Really a Cheaper Way of War? By David A. Graham The Atlantic Read bio August 9, 2017 The founder of Blackwater says privatizing the 16-year war could save taxpayer money.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The White House has no idea how to proceed in Afghanistan

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The White House has no idea how to proceed in Afghanistan While Afghans suffer horrific casualties, President Trump can’t seem to decide between a modest troop surge or sending in more… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder brings up colonization in discussing ideal U.S. policy in Afghanistan

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Blackwater founder brings up colonization in discussing ideal U.S. policy in Afghanistan “Not that I’m advocating a colonization of Afghanistan…” Annabel Thompson Aug 8, 2017, 2:58 pm CREDIT: Screenshot/MSNBC   Erik… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Blackwater founder proposes sending contractors for $600 a day to Afghanistan

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Blackwater founder proposes sending contractors for $600 a day to Afghanistan By Jim Verchio| August 8th, 2017|Military News|27 Personnel taking part in handgun training at Academi’s training facility in rural North… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Pentagon to Bannon’s Blackwater Buddy Erik Prince: GTFO

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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

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

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