tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285229279885577559.post7842820862063383946..comments2023-11-05T06:21:29.436-05:00Comments on Pat Go Bye-Bye: Blackwater and the Republican Party: follow the moneyDrama Queenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05927924572136321486noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285229279885577559.post-1079592222897132162007-10-15T15:40:00.000-05:002007-10-15T15:40:00.000-05:00This entire revelation is frightening!! I applaud...This entire revelation is frightening!! I applaud DQ for posting this and keeping us informed about the Republicans' use and support of these rogue "security forces" in Iraq. No wonder our positive image in the world is steadily shrinking. <BR/><BR/>Patrick McHenry should volunteer to fight in Iraq--up front and with these "security" forces. But serving in the Army is not his career goal. He's very supportive of sacrificing our young men and women for his unjust war--just not himself and his "special" friends.<BR/><BR/>DQ, keep writing!!<BR/><BR/>Betsy BlueBetsy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10403516276043647594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7285229279885577559.post-63143323914685567972007-10-03T09:15:00.000-05:002007-10-03T09:15:00.000-05:00This is a chilling story, DQ, and I applaud you fo...This is a chilling story, DQ, and I applaud you for continuing to pursue it.<BR/><BR/>The combination of "Christian" theocon piety with right-wing politics and hired guns is noxious. A hired army paid far more than the bona fide soldiers of our nation; money rolling in by gobs, and going who knows where; double-billing for services; out-of-control gonzos shooting at civilians....<BR/><BR/>In what moral universe do these kinds of criminal activities deserve religious endorsement? <BR/><BR/>What can Patrick McHenry be thinking, when he supports such activities? Where ARE this man's values?<BR/><BR/>Please keep the story going. I have seen this use of smoke-and-mirrors corporation names to for one entity with other "Christian" organizations associated with the political right. It permits tremendous abuse of fiscal responsibility without public scrutiny or accountability. It allows much untraceable behind-the-scenes political influence and pressure of the media. <BR/><BR/>You're doing the American people a tremendous service by unveiling at least a part of the rottenness that has been the Bush era in D.C. The unintelligent and unprincipled thugs now ruling us remind me very much of the initial steps of nations that have moved to overt fascism--sadly, often in the name of God.<BR/><BR/>This is a time for great vigilance and for redoubled efforts to protect our democratic institutions.William D. Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246026074693891965noreply@blogger.com