Blackwater is the hired military present in Iraq and they’ve abused their power on a number of occasions. This story refers to a case in Iraq where 5 Blackwater Guards were charged for a massacre in Iraq.
Thanks to Cryptogon.com . It seems the law is catching up (albeit painfully slowly) to the antics of Dick Cheney and Albert Gonazales. With any luck, the rest of the world’s lawmakers will chip away at the list of other pirates and crooks. Original story here .
First, they squandered our budget surpluses and gave them away to corporations, most of which aren’t even Canadian-owned any more. Then, they said that they would never run a deficit before the election and announced that deficits would become all the rage after the election. I’m looking for a ‘before/after video clip to post here – if you have one, please let me know. Now, […]
For those interested in the history and roots of today’s financial crisis, this article offers some insights you may appreciate. I found the conclusion, following some discussion of the real reason why Eliot Spitzer was hung out to dry, particularly important: Like the Panic of 1907 that justified a “bankers’ bank” to prevent future runs, the collapse of Bear Stearns has been used to justify […]