PS those religious crusaders Blackwater now have War on Drugs contracts.

you're in desperate need of a knee in your face

Oh no's...Danny boy.

Forgot about them Linkster OK, there is a point in trying to maintain a level of calm/moderation in a disaster area, tho seems very weird to think that needs groups of armed mercenaries roaming the neighborhood. If it was Bush who sent these people there, - he sure has a lack of concept of human relationships. Not sure of the actual scenario now, - what would be wrong with importing LE from other areas to help, or the Nat Guard, or was this another method of skirting the law?

No other western countries (or many countries less developed) would tolerate armed mercenaries cruising the streets with members of the public around - even in a disaster time. In the countries I'm familiar with that would be a *big* issue and the fallout would prob range from major inquiry to possible sackings in the govt - and poss laws to prohibit that happening again. The fact that these people are mercenarcies and known as such, would prob involve the removal of govt, or at least all members associated with engaging/instructing mercenaries.

It's not a secret that disasters can cause looting etc, some do, some don't - and looting also involves simply getting food and whatever to exist, not just with criminal intent. There are far worse scenarios than Katrina, tho that was on a fairly strong scale, and it's "normal" to send help and support to people in need under these circumstances - not trucks of armed wannabees.

The conduct of the current administration, leaves many questions - mainly relating to accountability and responsibility. From their current and recent past action, there is no apparent reason to trust or have confidence in their judgement. They are accountable and responsible to those who elected them and so far, there is little indication of either - or of being of any significant value to the US people or the country as a whole.

Only my - I'd trust a rattler first

Ah Thank you for that link ASM - missed it between theKings "pigshit" posts

Yep - aircraft ID N987SA is on a few flight plans here. It's fairly obvious from the flight plans what period the aircraft were being leased for "normal functions" and when they were engaged in "other activities".

When there is time, I'll check where that flew to

Oh yes... coward.

Still stalking and living in hope?? Pity you can't support a word you say and hide behind "blah, blah, pigshit". That obviously makes you very relevent

They have had to farm South America and other parts of the world for their mercenaries. For instance Chile. They actually hired a shitload of guys who were soldiers for Pinochet. Pretty fucked up if you ask me.

And you are right about similar security companies. Blackwater gets a lot of press because they are the largest and most prominent. But there are a lot of other companies like Blackwater that are handling security overseas with little to no oversight.

Bush could send Blackwater to Pakistan, no ?

I heard that there is a " bad man " there, that abuses his own people and proclaimed himself dictator...

Blackwater could bring " freedom and democracy " ....

They are already working on it Musharraf probably received anti-impeachment advice from the White House.

They can also bring the 1.3 billion dollars we give the country.

Didn't know they recruited from the old terror regimes pk, but sounds an appropriate recruiting ground. They were well-trained and could be useful in having an element of 'non-traceable' and unaccountable people on the "staff". All the more reason not to trust any of them

I have a question about Blackwater- If they operate in the US would they have to actually obey by laws? Or would they be exempt, like in Iraq?

They technically have to obey the laws when in the US.

When that deals with such topics as surveillance are you sure they must maintain the same standards as a government agency?
Will the be required to obtain warrants?
Can they detain you, if so for how long, if not for how long can you see an attorney when they charge you etc?

I'm just saying that "technically" they have to abide by laws. But the administration turns a blind eye to them so they can basically do whatever the fuck they want.

These guys charged the government $950 a day to be security in New Orleans. They paid their people $350 a day. Talk about a markup.

Really, so a giant remote air ship built to suck in and gather information that quit possibly is equiped on its undercarriage with a starlight and sunshine effect so that it looks like the day or night sky would need a warrant before it turned itself on?

Ok sorry I just realized this sounds like a real bad sci fi movie.

thx very interestnig