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#809: Privatized Mercenary Scumbags Of Blackwater with Morgan Lerette

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Aug 27, 2024
Morgan Lerette, an author and former Blackwater mercenary, dives into his experiences in Iraq and the troubling world of privatized warfare. He reveals the moral dilemmas and psychological burdens faced by private contractors, questioning the ethics of outsourcing military duties. Lerette also critiques the role of companies like Blackwater in global conflicts and discusses the implications of war profiteering. His compelling insights shed light on the horrors of mercenary work and the exploitative tendencies within this controversial industry.
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ANECDOTE

Joining Blackwater

  • Morgan Lorett joined Blackwater after serving in the military.
  • A fellow guardsman, who had joined Blackwater, recommended him for the job after a recruiter offered Lorett $550/day.
INSIGHT

Blackwater vs. Military

  • Military service did not meet Lorett's expectations of excitement and action.
  • Blackwater, however, provided the war experience he sought, exceeding expectations by offering more freedom and intensity.
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Psychological Impact of War

  • Lorett believes war is inherently traumatic and not everyone is psychologically prepared for it.
  • He argues that pre-existing traits and motivations influence how individuals cope with moral injury.
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