Posted on 01/07/2009 6:02:12 AM PST by Kaslin
Another stupid post. I said who is the we, we the people did not hire them. they are independent contractors. I'm not responsible!! What and how much they were paid only has something to do with you not me. You took the cheap shot not me.!
No one asked for your pedigree.
My comment was not specifically aimed at you, but if the shoe fits then wear it.
By the tone of your response (shove it a hole) it would seem that the shoe fit.
Support contractors are actually cheaper and more efficient in the long run as opposed to having military people detailed away from their units and primary duties.
And no, you personally are not responsible, nor is any other single person in this representative republic.
Nothing wrong with the term mercenaries. You fight, you get paid for it, you don't work for a government. You are in fact a mercenary. Patriotism is a wonderful thing, but you are a mercenary. Nothing derogatory about it.
I don’t see a problem hiring security personnel to protect VIPs. The military has other pressing matters in front of it, like killing the enemy, to be babysitting a bunch of suits.
Another cheap shot, which trailer do you live in?
I don't imagine that the US military has many units that are actually trained in the techniques of "personal protection". With Iraq you suddently had a huge demand for this type of work. Not saying that the US military couldn't assemble such units, but I don't think 'real soldiers' would want to serve as bodyguards. Just my 2 cents.
You’re being baited, buddy. Just let him stew.
So far most people that I know from trailers have more class and better manners than you do.
If the money that contractors make wasn’t an issue with you then you could and would have stepped past my first comment very easily.
But you’re proving yourself to be bitter and resentful towards those EARNING money with their skills as security contractors.
Not everyone can do that kind of work. Some are too old or too broken down and unfit, past their prime. No shame in that.
Others lack the motivation yet they belittle those that do. Or try to...but who really listens to their jealous gripes?
Thanks.
One has to be careful around here or one can end up with lots of crap on their boots.
IMO they did not commit any crime.
They fought their way out of a bad situation.
Once upon a time the first term enlisteds had private contracts with the US Army hence the term “private” that now refers to a rank.
I agree 100%. IAC, they aren't "mercenaries" by any definition. They are simply highly qualified security guards. Just as night watchmen, police, crossing guards, middle and high school security guards, and secret service agents are not "mercenaries".
Blackwater supports no contracting of personnel for the purpose of fighting in regional or local conflicts. A visit to the N.C. headquarters, training, and engineering & development facilities would present a truer picture of the organization.
Suggestions that Marines (who are trained to attack, kill, and break things) and the Army (which does have some "occupation" training & duties as well) waste their training and expertise on security of State Dept, or any other civilian personnel, is ludicrous.
(Hmmm! Maybe a case could be made that we, as a country, might be better off if didn't provide any security for those pinko-riddled bureaucrats!)
Semper Fi!
They are mercenaries. Good mercs who are working for the US, but that doesn't change what they are any more than calling my garbage man a sanitation engineer changes what he is.
What bothers me is that the US is so screwed up we are hiring mercenaries to do the job the US Military used to do (and yes, that used to include protection of State Department officials in a hostile country).
Now, THAT is funny:-)
You take carfe and stay away from those types. We never had them at D-17, but we did have the Ugandans.....
"Delta Gp" was doing it for years. They didn't have any hostages to rescue, so they were tagged with VIP protection for general officers.
We had them when I was at FOB Shield (D-1) last year. I really liked them - they were always friendly and smiling, but you knew that if anything went down, they could turn fierce in a heartbeat. I never saw a chest-thumper among that group (aside from their South African supervisors. They're a whole 'nother ball of wax.)
Take care!
OUr government has been hiring “mercs” since it was formed. The only people who are against this are people who don’t know squat about everything these people do for our country. You are not a bad person I am sure, but you are ignorant.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.