Blackwater
Sort by:
Blackwater Hires John Ashcroft, a Man Who Would Suck the Last Breath Out of a Dying Dog, as Ethics AdvisorFormer attorney general John Ashcroft has been hired by Xe, a company once known as Blackwater.
Blackwater Falls and Seneca Caverns: My Favorite Two WV Day TripsTwo locations to check out if you're out on an adventure!- Blackwater River State ParkThis north Florida panhandle state park is home to one of the purest sand bottom rivers in the nation, perfect for tubing, canoeing and kayaking.
Visiting the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore of MarylandBlackwater National Wildlife Refuge holds a world of numerous wildlife that anyone can see without having to travel far from the Washington DC metro area.
BlackWater Security Wins $120 Million Afghanistan ContractBlackwater Security, infamous for the murder of 17 Iraqi citizens, is being allowed to setup shop in Afghanistan.- Blackwater James - Blackwater James ReviewReview of Blackwater James' self-titled debut album. A blend of blues and southern rock for fans of Lyndyd Skynyrd and AC/DC.
Blackwater - Too Irresistible to Say Goodbye To?A US Senate investigation is looking into contractors hired by the Blackwater security firm. However, despite the constant atmosphere of scandal swirling around it, the company is still alive and well in Afghanistan.- Ex Blackwater Guards Charged in MurderTwo former Blackwater guards have been arrested for the murder last May in Afghanistan for the killing of two Afghans and injuring another. Justin Cannon and Christopher Drotleff were arrested after being indicted in federal court in Virginia.
Blackwater Indictments DroppedThe indictments of 4 Blackwater employees were so badly mishandled by the Justice Department that one wonders if Justice ever intended to prosecute them.- CIA and BlackwaterThoughts on the news of Blackwater involvement in military operations.
Blackwater Personnel in Secret CIA Commando RaidsAccording to a story in the New York Times, personnel of the controversial Blackwater Worldwide Company participated in raids conducted by the CIA against suspected terrorists in Afghanistan and Iraq.- Camping at Blackwater Falls State Park in WVArticle provides information on camping at Blackwater Falls State Park campground.
- Blackwater Fever: a Serious Complication of the Most Serious Type of MalariaThe disease malaria has four types, with falciparum malaria being the most serious. It is in this type of malaria that a fatal complication can occur.
- Blackwater/Xe Called Incompetent Assassins?Where a LOT of your tax dollars went.
- US Foreign Policy: The Negative Effects of the CIA-Blackwater RelationshipAmid all the allegations surrounding Blackwater, why does the government not break ties?
A Review of Blackwater Falls Lodge in Blackwater Falls State Park, West VirginiaBlackwater Falls Lodge is scenic and a good place for a relaxing long weekend in the summer. It's cool, simple and not too expensive.- All the King's Men: Bush Leaves Obama a Shattered BlackwaterBlackwater received alot of condemnation for their actions during the Bush Administration, and these unethical acts will continue unabated into the Obama Administration.
Blackwater's Worldwide License to Operate in Iraq to Be TerminatedBlackwater Worldwide, one of the American "security" contractors in Iraq, will not have its contract renewed this year. The U.S. Embassy was told that the United States would have to hire another security company.
Five Blackwater Guards Indicted for Manslaughter of Unarmed IraqisIn what may become one of the more high-profile events of the Iraq War, the indictment of the five Blackwater contractors in Washington Monday, December 8, may become a critical piece of political maneuvering on the part of the United States.- Blackwater and Security Contractors: The History of MercenariesAn article on the history and existence of mercenaries throughout time and a detailed explanation of who and what Blackwater is.
- Book Review: Blackwater -- Jeremy SchahillThere once was hard working man who built a small empire on the sales of car accessories. This man had a son who was trained in the art of war. The son would take some of the millions of dollars created by his father's company, invest it in a small company ...
- The Blackwater Scandal, and How the Media Has Covered ItAlthough the Blackwater scandal is interesting enough in it's own right, there is much more that we can gain from looking at how it was covered in the media and what this coverage means.
- What and Who is Blackwater USA?Founded in 1997 by Erik Prince, a former Navy seal, (also a former intern of the George H. W. Bush White House), Blackwater USA is best described as a *Private Security Firm*.
Hit the Bench Blackwater, DynCorp is Stepping Up to BatBlackwater has been in the media spotlight lately amidst allegations of wrongful deaths and excessive force used in security operations in Iraq. Recently the Iraqi government has condemned the private security firm
Edwards Condemns Bush and Clinton on Iraq, BlackwaterPresidential candidate criticizes President Bush and Senator Hillary Clinton regarding Iraq and the Blackwater security firm operating there.- Senator Patrick Leahy Harshly Criticizes Granting of Immunity to Blackwater Bodyguards"Dodging accountability corrodes our values and our integrity, which have been real sources of America's enduring strength."
Blackballing Blackwater: Rush to Judgment?An examination as to why a rush to judgement regarding Blackwater is not a wise course- Blackwater Aims to Be GoodHow Blackwater guards survive insurgent attacks
- Blackwater and the Dangers of Using MercenariesRecent events in Iraq have highlighted the dubious and criminal nature of Blackwater, perhaps the best known of the myriad mercenary corporate entities operating in Iraq. This is a dangerous path to go down.
- Blackwater USA Good Deeds Usually Go UnnoticedAfter the last few weeks of Blackwater being battered by the media and some in the international community, they had a chance to show their true colors yesterday.
- Blackwater USA: Private Security or Vigalante Group?Description of Blackwater USA and the agressive actions of its operation.
Blackwater: Company Wages War for Profit in Iraq with American Government's BlessingBlackwater USA a crooked neo-conservative mercenary outfit making millions of dollars off the chaos of the Iraq war. And the U.S. government is writing the checks.- The United States Government Outsourcing Private Military OrganizationsA look at Private Military firms and organizations outsourced to Iraq, DarFur, and elsewhere by the U.S. and other governments. These private corporations are contracted worldwide.
- Visit Blackwater Falls State Park in Eastern West VirginiaA review of the state park, activities at the park, and the local area.
- Private Security Firm Seeking Same Rights as US ArmyPrivate security companies such as Blackwater, often described as mercenary forces, are seeking the same privileges as regular US armed forces.
- Blackwater USA: Who and What is It?Although not everyone that works for Blackwater USA is a mercenary type, the company definitely has the means to produce them.
- How to Maintain the Wastewater Tanks in Your RVLearn how to maintain the wastewater tanks in your RV so you'll always have a good experience.
Don't Guard Your Heart so Much! the Message I Gleaned from "The Blackwater Lightship" by Colm ToibinReivew of Colm Toibin's 1999 novel "The Blackwater Lightship" involving a young gay Irishman dying of age and female relatives.- The Corporation - Killer of the American SoulHow the corporate intity damages America and why
- Porcelain MessiahA Poem. A cinquain. In loving memory of Thomas Crapper and the American gold standard.