Reminder: Halliburton Made A Profit Of $39.5 Billion From The Iraq War

[G_j]

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There are some on the left eager to embrace President George W. Bush simply because occasionally he criticizes Donald Trump.

It bears reminding: the Invasion of Iraq was a premeditated fraud on the American people, meant to help and enrich the few even if this led to the deaths of millions and the depopulation of entire regions of the world.


Halliburton -- once run by former Vice President Dick Cheney -- and its spin off, KBR, were the biggest recipients of government largess derived from the destruction of Iraq.

From The Financial Times:

The US has overwhelmingly borne the brunt of both the military and reconstruction costs, spending at least $138bn on private security, logistics and reconstruction contractors, who have supplied everything from diplomatic security to power plants and toilet paper. An analysis by the Financial Times reveals the extent to which both American and foreign companies have profited from the conflict – with the top 10 contractors securing business worth at least $72bn between them. None has benefited more than KBR, once known as Kellogg Brown and Root.

The controversial former subsidiary of Halliburton, which was once run by Dick Cheney, vice-president to George W. Bush, was awarded at least $39.5bn in federal contracts related to the Iraq war over the past decade.

[RKP5637]

1. Trump and his buddy Bolton are going to do similar. Big money in war, deaths and destruction.

It rewards the MIC handsomely.

[whathehell]

2. Not if their asses are thrown out

before that becomes possible.

[RKP5637]

3. I think that well might happen. People are getting fed up with the ass in the White House! n/t

[whathehell]

11. Needs to happen soon !

This has been one of the worst, most anxiety ridden years of my life, and I know I'm not alone.

[RKP5637]

12. Same here, never have seen this in the US. If this sleaze in office just slides on the future for the

US will be very bleak if this is what future US presidents are made of. ... and this guy is off the hook.

[whathehell]

13. I think Trump is an anomaly..

If the Idiot doesn't leave office via impeachment or resignation, his enablers in Congress -- Ninety two of whom have already passed on running again -- will be replaced by Democrats...This is my belief.

[R B Garr]

4. Nader and his flock helped bring us this.

How different our world would be with Al Gore. A man decades ahead of his time with climate change warnings.

[tonyt53]

6. Al would have listened to those that tried to warn him.

[tonyt53]

5. And Blackwater made enough to become an international army for hire.

[madville]

7. Some Democrats were making money off the Iraq and Afghanistan war as well

Diane Feinstein's family made billions off of Iraq and Afghanistan war contracts, it's big business.

[moondust]

8. Halliburton also loved Vietnam.

Halliburton Deals Recall Vietnam-Era Controversy

December 24, 2003

Cheney's Ties to Company Reminiscent of LBJ's Relationships

Nearly 40 years ago, Halliburton faced almost identical charges over its work for the U.S. government in Vietnam — allegations of overcharging, sweetheart contracts from the White House and war profiteering. Back then, the company's close ties to President Johnson became a liability.

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What did Halliburton, LBJ, and GWB/Cheney have in common? Texas.

[kacekwl]

9. Those in the military need to be reminded

about the times they were chemically burned by the defective showers or made sick by open pit burning waste or while billions was paid to the MIC they were forced to fight without proper and enough equipment . The list goes on but you know the military soldier is the last to receive the fruit of the BLOATED budget.

[Duppers]

10. "AT LEAST $39.5bn". nt