Blackwater back on the streets of Baghdad

[uppityperson]

Surprise, surprise.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jz2jsN7LEMxEzLaHkrEk-tw5f8pQ

BAGHDAD (AFP) — Despite opposition from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, US security company Blackwater was back on the streets of Baghdad on Friday, four days after being grounded over a fatal shooting incident. Maliki, meanwhile, was in the firing line over a damning report by the US embassy made public Friday detailing corruption plaguing his government, which said the attitude of his office to tackling the problem was "openly hostile."

Blackwater guards, whom a furious Maliki wanted replaced after they opened fire in Baghdad killing 10 people, were on Friday protecting US personnel on limited missions, US spokeswoman Mirembe Nantongo told AFP.

"We have resumed limited movement today. It is very limited and all missions need to be pre-approved," she said. "The decision was taken by us in consultation with the Iraqi government. All convoys will be protected by PSDs (private security details). Yes, it is Blackwater."

The US embassy ordered all staff confined to the highly protected Green Zone in Baghdad on Tuesday following Sunday's shooting into a crowded square by Blackwater guards escorting a US civilian convoy through the capital....(more@link)

[bullimiami]

1. Bacause Bush is in charge, not Maliki.

[Blackhatjack]

2. There you have it! --Evidence This Govt Has No Power ...

"We will leave when they ask us to leave" --They ask, we stay, next issue.

Iraq Govt asks Blackwater to leave --US says they stay, next issue.

Hmmmm.... wonder what kind of power the Iraqi Govt has?

[walldude]

4. Democracy in action...

Glad we are spreading freedom. I'd hate to think what Iraq would be like if we hadn't invaded...

[Lint Head]

3. Bush is the dictator that has taken over this country and invaded

another country. He is now dictating what, where, when and how the country he has invaded will operate. Iraq is NOT free to meet benchmarks or decide their fate. They are controlled by a foreign dictator. A dictator that controls their oil and all other interests. He also decides who will live or die there. :dem: