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The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build the "coalition of the willing." The number of contractor deaths in Iraq is unknown, but estimated around 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free salary of $28-40,000, while the average US soldier earns that annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department with $750 million, acts as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater hires Navy SEALs trained at taxpayer expense. Blackwater considers itself the "FedEx of national security," engaging in offensive operations despite claiming to be defensive. They aren't subject to military justice, and a 2004 order immunized contractors from prosecution. 48,000 mercenary employees operate in Iraq without legal oversight, leading to unpunished crimes. Democrats also support privatization, with Clinton giving Halliburton contracts when Cheney ran it. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was found in New Orleans, billing $950 a day per man while paying them $350. Mercenary deaths aren't publicized, and contractors involved in Abu Ghraib haven't been prosecuted. Blackwater claims immunity from both military and civilian law, positioning itself above the law, which raises concerns. This situation is described as a "shadow war."

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under Dick Cheney. Companies like Blackwater emerged as the "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build a coalition of the willing. While US soldiers earn $28-40,000 annually, mercenaries make that much monthly, tax-free. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, is described as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder, Eric Prince, views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to engage only in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. They aren't subject to the uniform code of military justice, and a Bremer edict immunized contractors from prosecution. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no effective laws governing them. Democrats also support privatization. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater personnel were found in New Orleans, deputized by the governor, earning $350/day while Blackwater billed $950/day per man. Mercenary deaths aren't reported like military casualties. Contractors involved in Abu Ghraib are not being prosecuted. Blackwater claims it shouldn't be subject to military law, but also argues it can't be sued in civilian court, declaring itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater emerged as a "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build a coalition of the willing. While the number of contractor deaths is unknown, it is estimated that 780 have been killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free salary, while the average US soldier earns $28,000-$40,000 a year. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, is considered an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater hires and "repackages" Navy SEALs already trained at taxpayer expense. Blackwater's founder describes the company as the "FedEx of national security." Contractors are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and in 2004, Paul Bremer issued an order immunizing all contractors from prosecution. There are 48,000 employees of mercenary companies operating in Iraq without effective laws governing them. Blackwater was also hired to confront criminals and stop looters in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, billing $950 a day per man. Mercenaries' deaths are not publicized, and their crimes often go unpunished. Blackwater argues it should not be subject to military law, but also claims immunity from civilian court. The speaker calls this situation the "shadow war."

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build the "coalition of the willing." The number of contractor deaths is unknown, but estimated around 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average of $28-40,000 monthly tax-free, while the average US soldier earns that annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department with $750 million, is described as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater hires former Navy SEALs, repackaging them to taxpayers. Founder Eric Prince views Blackwater as the "FedEx of national security." Contractors are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and Bremer issued an order immunizing them from prosecution in 2004. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no effective laws governing them. Democrats also support privatization, with Clinton giving Cheney's Halliburton large contracts. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. During Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater personnel were deployed in New Orleans, deputized by the governor of Louisiana, earning $950 a day per man while billing $3,500. The speaker argues that mercenaries are necessary for offensive wars, allowing casualties to go unacknowledged. Contractors involved in Abu Ghraib are not being prosecuted. Blackwater claims it is not subject to military law but also seeks the same immunity as the US military, declaring itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build the "coalition of the willing." The number of contractor deaths is unknown, but estimated at 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average of $28,000-$40,000 monthly, tax-free, and Blackwater is paid $750 million by the State Department, not the Pentagon. Blackwater repackages Navy SEALs, billing taxpayers again. Founder Eric Prince calls Blackwater the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to only engage in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is offensive. Contractors aren't subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Paul Bremer's Order 17 immunized them from prosecution in 2004. There are 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, and Iraqis view them the same as regular forces. Democrats also support privatization; Clinton gave Halliburton contracts when Cheney ran it. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was in New Orleans, billing $950 a day per man while paying them $350. The National Guard's deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan led to Blackwater's hiring. Mercenary deaths aren't publicized, and contractors involved in Abu Ghraib haven't been prosecuted. Blackwater claims immunity from both military and civilian law, placing them above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build a coalition of the willing. The number of contractor deaths in Iraq is unknown, but estimated around 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average of $28-40,000 per month tax-free, while the average US soldier earns $28-40,000 per year. Blackwater, funded by the State Department with $750 million, is described as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder, Eric Prince, views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to engage only in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. They are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and a 2004 order immunized contractors from prosecution. There are 48,000 mercenary employees operating in Iraq without effective laws governing them, creating a "wild West" environment. Iraqis view mercenaries and regular forces as the same. Both Democrats and Republicans support privatization, with Clinton giving Cheney's Halliburton large contracts. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was found operating in New Orleans, billing $950 per man per day while paying their employees $350. Blackwater argues it should not be subject to military law, but also claims immunity from civilian court.

War is coming to the Arctic Circle, with Greenland seen as part of a broader clash for the world’s most important trade route. Russia and China have already laid claim to large portions; the United States now seeks in. The discussion notes the growing competition over the Arctic, Iran, and Europe as flashpoints. Trump is calling for a Pentagon budget increase from 1.0 trillion to 1.5 trillion for 2027. He tweeted that after negotiations, the military budget should be 1.5 trillion “in the very troubled and dangerous times,” and suggested capping CEO compensation in defense contracts at 5 million per year. Following the tweet, Lockheed Martin stock jumped, as did other defense contractors. Glenn Greenwald is cited, saying the Pentagon fails its audit for the seventh consecutive year and questions how hundreds of billions of dollars move around, then notes a preference to increase budgets from 850 billion to 1.0 trillion to 1.5 trillion. Tucker Carlson is quoted suggesting war is coming and that Trump may know something others do not. Speaker 1 frames the budget increase as the kind of funding a country anticipates a global or regional war would have, calling it a “war budget,” not a peacekeeping one, and suggests we’re moving toward a big war. Speaker 0 adds that a large-scale attack against Iran is likely before the end of the year, and questions what will happen in the Arctic Circle. The panel introduces Ben Freeman, author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine, who joins to discuss. Freeman’s point is that the president justifies a larger foreign war budget by pointing to money generated abroad, including oil resources in places like Venezuela. The panel agrees the implication is that the military is “paying for itself” through conquest, and a speaker notes this echoes imperial patterns. Another participant emphasizes that China’s military budget is about a third to a quarter of the U.S. budget, but China has triple the personnel, arguing that quantity does not necessarily equal capability and that the U.S. remains the strongest military force. There is a claim that the current budget primarily funds contractors, not service members, veterans, or families; defense contractors’ revenues largely come from U.S. government contracts, and this is reflected in stock surges when large budgets are announced. The discussion cites a statistic that about 54% of the defense budget goes to Pentagon contractors, and notes a contrast: one in four military families faces food insecurity despite the existing trillion-dollar budget. The panel argues that perpetual war is used to justify the size of the budget, not merely to address threats, but to keep the defense industry tidal-wanked into profits. They discuss whether diplomacy with Russia could be a more effective path, and acknowledge a shift in U.S. policy rhetoric compared to earlier promises to avoid endless wars. There is mention that the Senate voted to limit presidential actions in Venezuela; the president defends war powers as constitutional, while critics point to campaigns that promised restraint on war. Ben Freeman promotes his book, The Trillion Dollar War Machine, noting its availability in hardback, Kindle, and audiobooks, and the discussion ends with praise for the book and thanks to Freeman.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build a coalition of the willing. The number of contractor deaths is unknown, but estimated at 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free salary, while US soldiers earn $28-40,000 annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department with $750 million, acts as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder, Eric Prince, views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Contractors aren't subject to the uniform code of military justice, and Paul Bremer issued an order immunizing them from prosecution in 2004. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no applicable laws, leading to a "wild West" environment. Democrats also support privatization, with Clinton giving contracts to Cheney's Halliburton. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. During Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater billed $950 per man daily, earning $240,000 daily with 600 men. The National Guard's deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan led to Blackwater's hiring. Blackwater argues it shouldn't be subject to military law but also claims immunity in civilian court, positioning itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build the "coalition of the willing." The number of contractor deaths in Iraq is unknown, but estimated around 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average of $28-40,000 monthly tax-free, while the average US soldier earns $28-40,000 annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department with $750 million, acts as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater hires and "repackages" Navy SEALs already trained at taxpayer expense. Blackwater calls itself the "FedEx of national security," but operates offensively in Iraq, despite claiming to only engage in defensive operations. Contractors are not subject to the uniform code of military justice and are effectively immune from prosecution due to Order 17. There are 48,000 employees of mercenary companies operating in Iraq without legal oversight. Democrats also support privatization. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was found operating in New Orleans, billing $950 a day per man while paying them $350. Because the National Guard was in Iraq and Afghanistan, Bush hired Blackwater. Lower-ranking soldiers were prosecuted for Abu Ghraib, but contractors involved walk free. Blackwater claims immunity from both military and civilian law, placing them above the law.

Eric Prince, connected to conservative Christian groups, runs Blackwater, a private military company with ties to evangelical organizations. Blackwater has 20,000 troops, operates in 9 countries, and has a $15 billion drug war contract. Concerns arise over their armed presence in Muslim countries and civil liberties issues. They were involved in Hurricane Katrina relief. Blackwater sells merchandise like teddy bears on their website.

American security contractors in Iraq, referred to as "z," are accused of dehumanizing and mistreating the local population. Evidence suggests that their attitudes extend to the battlefield, as they have been involved in numerous incidents where they fired first or were the sole shooters. These incidents resulted in the deaths of innocent Iraqis, including women and children. The State Department, responsible for overseeing these contractors, has been criticized for defending z without proper investigation or accountability. Despite facing legal allegations, z denies any wrongdoing.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization. Blackwater emerged as the "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build a coalition of the willing. While US soldiers earn $28-40,000 annually, mercenaries make that much monthly, tax-free. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, is an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder, Eric Prince, views the company as the "FedEx" of national security. Mercenaries claim to only engage in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. They are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and an edict immunized contractors from prosecution. There are 48,000 employees of mercenary companies operating in Iraq without laws governing them. Democrats also support privatization, with Clinton giving Cheney's Halliburton big contracts. Blackwater only donates to Republicans. In post-Katrina New Orleans, Blackwater billed $950 per man daily while paying them $350. Blackwater argues it shouldn't be subject to military law, but also claims immunity in civilian court, effectively declaring itself above the law. This is a "shadow war" where mercenary deaths go unacknowledged and crimes go unpunished.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater emerged as a "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build a coalition of the willing. While the average US soldier earns $28-40,000 annually, mercenaries make that monthly, tax-free. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, is described as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to engage only in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. They are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and an edict immunized contractors from prosecution in 2004. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no effective laws governing them, leading to a "wild West" environment. Blackwater was also present in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, billing $950 per man daily while paying them $350. The speaker argues that mercenaries are used because the Iraq war is an offensive war of conquest. Contractors at Abu Ghraib are not being prosecuted. Blackwater claims it shouldn't be subject to military law, but also argues for the same immunity as the US military in wrongful death lawsuits, essentially declaring itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater emerged as a "praetorian guard," outsourcing combat functions. While the average US soldier earns $28-40,000 annually, mercenaries make that monthly, tax-free. Blackwater, funded by the State Department to the tune of $750 million, repackages trained Navy SEALs, billing taxpayers. Blackwater calls itself the "FedEx of national security," engaging in offensive operations despite claims of only defensive actions. 48,000 mercenary employees operate in Iraq without legal governance due to Order 17, which immunized all contractors from prosecution. Iraqis view mercenaries as part of the occupation, and both Democrats and Republicans support privatization. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater billed $950 a day per man, raking in $240,000 daily with 600 men. Mercenary deaths aren't publicized, and their crimes often go unpunished, unlike lower-ranking soldiers. Blackwater claims immunity from both military and civilian law, positioning itself above the law. This situation is described as a "shadow war."

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater emerged as a "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build a coalition of the willing. While the number of contractor deaths is unknown, it is estimated that 780 have been killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free income, while the average US soldier earns $28,000-$40,000 annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, is considered an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater hires and "repackages" Navy SEALs already trained at taxpayer expense. Founder Eric Prince views Blackwater as the "FedEx of national security." Contractors are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and in 2004, Paul Bremer issued an order immunizing all contractors from prosecution. There are 48,000 employees of mercenary companies operating in Iraq without effective laws governing them. Blackwater only donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater billed $950 per man daily, raking in $240,000 daily. Mercenaries' deaths are not publicized, and their crimes often go unpunished. Contractors at Abu Ghraib walk free. Blackwater claims it shouldn't be subject to military law but also argues for the same immunity as the US military in wrongful death lawsuits.

The military industrial complex used to consist of many companies, but it has consolidated to just five giant companies. These companies, like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, often overcharge the government for weapons and make excessive profits. For example, a missile that used to cost $25,000 now costs $400,000. Kathy, the director of Northrop Grumman, is also involved in a non-profit organization for empowering women, but the board is mostly run by men. She receives a salary of $1.5 million, plus bonuses and stock awards, totaling around $20 million per year. The connections between the board members of Northrop Grumman and other powerful corporations are concerning. While not claiming a conspiracy, it is clear that the military industrial complex is making significant profits.

The military industrial complex used to consist of many companies, but it has consolidated to just five giant companies. These companies, like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, often overcharge the Department of Defense for weapons and make excessive profits. For example, a missile that used to cost $25,000 now costs $400,000. Kathy, the director of Northrop Grumman, is also involved with a non-profit organization for empowering women, but the board is mostly run by men and includes CEOs from major corporations. Kathy herself earns around $20 million per year, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards. While I'm not claiming a conspiracy, it's clear that the military industrial complex is making a lot of money.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater emerged as a "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build a coalition of the willing. While the number of contractor deaths is unknown, it is estimated that 780 have been killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free salary, while the average US soldier earns $28,000-$40,000 a year. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, is considered an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater hires and "repackages" Navy SEALs, billing taxpayers. Blackwater considers itself the "FedEx of national security." Contractors are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and in 2004, all contractors were immunized from prosecution. There are 48,000 mercenary employees operating in Iraq without legal governance, creating a "wild west" environment. Democrats also support privatization. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was hired in New Orleans, billing $9.50 a day per man while paying their employees $3.50. The National Guard's deployment overseas led to Blackwater's hiring. Mercenary deaths go unreported, and contractors involved in Abu Ghraib are not prosecuted. Blackwater claims it shouldn't be subject to military law but also argues for military immunity in wrongful death lawsuits, positioning itself above the law. This situation is described as a "shadow war."

Eric Prince, connected to conservative Christian groups, leads Blackwater, a private military company with ties to evangelical missions. Blackwater has 20,000 troops, operates in 9 countries, and has a $15 billion drug war contract. Concerns arise over armed Christian forces in Muslim countries. Blackwater's expansion raises civil liberties issues, with a Blackwater teddy bear sold on their website.

BlackRock has made a deal with Zelensky to rebuild Ukraine after the war. However, it's worth noting that BlackRock is a major shareholder in arms manufacturers profiting from the war. So, while they sell weapons, they also get to rebuild the country. Hillary Clinton also mentioned economic opportunities in Iraq after the devastating war, referring to the large customer base there. It's a rather cynical perspective, considering the loss of innocent lives. The United States should view Iraq as a business opportunity, according to Clinton.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater have become heavily armed paramilitary forces, outsourcing combat functions. The Bush administration built a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build a coalition of the willing. While the average US soldier earns $28-40,000 annually, mercenaries make that much monthly, tax-free. Blackwater, funded by the State Department with $750 million, acts as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to engage only in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. They are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and Bremer's order 17 immunized contractors from prosecution. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no effective laws governing them. Blackwater only donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was found confronting criminals in New Orleans, deputized by the governor of Louisiana, billing $950 a day per man while paying them $350. Mercenaries' deaths don't make headlines, and their crimes often go unpunished. Blackwater claims it shouldn't be subject to military law, but also argues it can't be sued in civilian court, declaring itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build a coalition of the willing. The number of contractor deaths is unknown, but estimated at 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free salary, while US soldiers earn $28-40,000 annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, acts as an armed wing of the administration. Blackwater's founder, Eric Prince, views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to only engage in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. Contractors aren't subject to the uniform code of military justice, and Order 17 immunized them from prosecution in 2004. There are 48,000 mercenary employees operating in Iraq without legal governance. Democrats and Republicans both benefit from war contractors, though Blackwater primarily donates to Republicans. Blackwater billed $950 a day per man in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, while paying them $350. Blackwater avoids military law while claiming military immunity in wrongful death lawsuits, positioning itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Companies like Blackwater emerged as a "praetorian guard" in the war on terror after the Bush administration failed to build the "coalition of the willing" and instead built the "coalition of the billing". While a US soldier makes $28-40,000 a year, mercenaries make that much monthly, tax-free. Blackwater, working for the State Department, receives $750 million. Blackwater's founder views the company as the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to engage only in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is offensive. They are not subject to the uniform code of military justice, and a 2004 order immunized contractors from prosecution. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no laws governing them, leading to a "wild West" environment. Democrats also support privatization. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. After Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater billed $950 a day per man, raking in $240,000 a day. Mercenaries' deaths are not publicized. Contractors involved in Abu Ghraib are not prosecuted. Blackwater claims it shouldn't be subject to military law, but also argues for the same immunity as the US military in wrongful death lawsuits, declaring itself above the law.

The US has 260,000 troops in Iraq, including 130,000 private forces due to privatization that began under George H.W. Bush. Blackwater emerged as a key player, with the Bush administration building a "coalition of the billing" because it failed to build a coalition of the willing. The number of contractor deaths is unknown, but estimated at 780 killed and 7,600 wounded. Mercenaries earn an average monthly tax-free salary, while US soldiers earn $28-40,000 annually. Blackwater, funded by the State Department, acts as an armed wing of the administration. Navy SEALs are hired and "repackaged" by Blackwater, bilking taxpayers. Blackwater considers itself the "FedEx of national security." Mercenaries claim to engage only in defensive operations, but the Iraq war is inherently offensive. They are not subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Bremer issued an order immunizing contractors from prosecution in 2004. With 48,000 mercenary employees in Iraq, there are no effective laws governing them. Democrats also support privatization. Blackwater exclusively donates to Republicans. During Hurricane Katrina, Blackwater was hired in New Orleans, billing $950 a day per man while paying them $350. The National Guard's deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan led to Blackwater's hiring. Mercenary deaths go unreported, and their crimes are ignored. Contractors at Abu Ghraib face no prosecution. Blackwater claims immunity from both military and civilian law, positioning itself above the law.