Well it seems conservatives are whistling a different tune post
The Path to 9-11. It seems that the recent documentary by BraveNewFilms
Iraq for Sale has some feathers rustled because it aptly discloses the life of innocent non-soldier non-military workers in Iraq.
The most notable in the press release you may view here is:
While we have not seen Brave New Films' privately-funded production regarding civilian contractors in Iraq in its entirety, we can deduce that its content regarding the Company is nothing more than a theory in search of a conspiracy.
My I draw your attention to Mr. Thomas Kean of the 9-11 commission and contract consultant on the film The Path to 9-11
No one has seen the final version of the miniseries, because the editing process is not yet complete, so criticisms of miniseries specifics are premature and irresponsible. Forbes
What, what, what??? Seems they want to stop truth at all costs....
Rick Jacobs (stellar fundraiser and all around political rockstar) over at the
Courage Campaign has said
"It's worth pausing to recall the insidious nature of Halliburton's role in the invasion and occupation of Iraq. As with so much related to the Bush/Cheney Administration, the truth is stranger than fiction. We did not need Oliver Stone for this one; Robert Greenwald's fact-based documentary tells it better than any novelist could imagine." Jacobs
Greenwald is known for hard hitting documentaries like OUTFOXED and The High Cost of Low Prices. Along with U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), Greenwald will have a press conference in DC in Room SD-124, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building to address Halliburton's attempts at some warm fuzzy cuddle time with fellow DC cronies.
According to Halliburton's press release:
"Every potential employee on the LOGCAP III contract receives very specific warnings about the dangers of working in a war zone. Not one of our employees leaves the United States for Iraq without thorough and repeated briefings on the dangers in Iraq. In fact, during the training process, we spend most of our time giving recruits all the reasons they should NOT accept this job. In Iraq, however, we have a situation that is constantly changing. Both the military and our employees have to change with it.
While there has been coverage of an April 2004 convoy attack since its occurrence, KBR's priority has always been the safety and security of its employees, regardless of where they work around the world. The U.S. military has command and control of all KBR convoys in Iraq, such as supplying pre-trip threat assessments and determining routes, and is required to provide security for KBR's employees through the company's contract with the Army. We cannot comment on matters related to pending litigation other than to say that Halliburton and KBR deny any allegations of wrongdoing and fully intend to vigorously defend our position. Hally B
Greenwald's new film Iraq for Sale
"shows vividly the need for congressional oversight of Iraq contracting. It details war profiteering by focusing on American companies like Blackwater USA, CACI, KBR (Halliburton) and Titan (L-3 Communications). The film explores how out of control no-bid contracts in the Iraq reconstruction effort have led to unprecedented levels of waste and mismanagement by private corporations, outsourced military jobs to higher paid private workers, and wasting precious Defense appropriations.
The film also tells the horror story from Iraq known as the "Good Friday Massacre" in which a KBR/Halliburton truck convoy was ambushed on April 9, 2004 near Abu Ghraib prison. The convoy of unarmed contractors was knowingly sent into the hot combat zone by company leaders. Six truck drivers and two soldiers were killed and others were injured. Two of the surviving drivers will testify at a Senate DPC Oversight hearing Dorgan will chair later Monday afternoon. Release
Please, check out Rick Jacobs' cited post on Cheney and Co's right wing attempts to block truth over at Huff's Place
Either way - seems the r-wingers are whistling a different tune.