I think Talking points memo tied some threads together quite neatly today when they noted that Blackwater has been operating above and outside the law in Iraq since the inception of the hostilities.
Spencer Ackerman noted that the State Department has given that mercenary comapany a green light to do whatever it wanted. And that the State Dept. Inspector General has actively blocked outised investigations of their conduct. Read his post in full. It is most troubling:
http://www.tpmmuckraker.com/...
What worries me beyond current concerns is below the fold.
I was reminded of Markos' hatred of mercenary troops based upon his personal experiences with them in Central America, and my thoughts turned to what will Blackwater be doing once we have finally pulled out our troops from Iraq. And the troubliing possibility that sprang to mind is that they will also be coming home. Here. To this United States.
And when that happens, they're going to need to find work. It's all been so very worthwile and lucrative for them so far. They're not going to want to give that up. So maybe they'll hire out to corporate, right wing types. And maybe they'll start some shakedowns of those who disagree. And maybe things might just get a little out of hand. And with things getting out of hand, their services will be needed more than ever. The spiral down begins.
Right now Blackwater puts the Russian mafia and the Japanese yakuza to shame. Just imagine what they can do here when they come home.