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The Horror of War is Perpetual and BY DESIGN | feat. Blackwater CEO Erik Prince

Off Limits w/ Bryan Callen

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Private Military Contractors: The Role and Risks

The chapter explores the origins and evolution of private military contractors like Blackwater, emphasizing their professional work and debunking misconceptions. It discusses the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of using private contractors in military operations, raising concerns about the power they can amass and the need for accountability. There is also a reflection on the unintended consequences of supplying fuel to US forces in Afghanistan and its inadvertent funding of the Taliban.

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