Halliburton is still open for business in........Iran.
Posted 19 weeks 2 days ago byAt least according to Jason Leopold ; editor of the investigative on line news magazine The Public Record .
In his detail piece, Jason looks at the track record of Halliburton in the Middle-East currently and when the company was headed by Dick Cheney.
In his new book, Scott McClellan says about the VP that he is so skillful at covering his tracks that he almost " never leaves finger prints ". Well, not this time around.
Halliburton works behind an unmarked door on the 9th floor of a new north Tehran tower block. A brochure declares that the company was registered in 1975 in the Cayman Islands, is based in Dubai and is " non-American".
We also find out in Jason's piece,despite VP Cheney's claims of the contrary, that when he was the boss of Halliburton in the 1990's they were doing business in.....Iraq.
To read the great investigative piece by Jason Leopold go to: http://www.israelenews.com/view.asp?ID=2240
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Thoughts
Slander
Submitted on June 18th, 2008 by rom12921What else from a racist, bigoted, xenophobic rambling left wing wacko can you expect though?
You may the victim of your own description.
Blood money for Georgie and Dick
Submitted on June 18th, 2008 by Bull MooseWhat else is new? Just more dead and maimed troops, orphaned children and their widowed Moms. We have not even mentioned all the dead and maimed,burnt,disfigured and all around misery of innocent Iraqis.
But hey, you gotta make a buck eh? Poor billionaires like Cheney gotta eat right?
and Mr Socialism himself, George ...
Submitted on June 15th, 2008 by John 2000ooops, Soros ---
"SEC documents reveal that George Soros bought 1.9 million shares of Halliburton stock in the fourth quarter of 2006."
Thanks Hamilton.
Submitted on June 4th, 2008 by MercyphotographyI know it is a fine line.... we all have strong opinions and can get a bit carried away from time to time.
Take care.
Best.
Mercy1
Submitted on June 4th, 2008 by HamiltonYou are absolutely correct and I apologize for any personal attacks, even in response there is NO excuse to attack on a personal level. I will endeavor to refrain from anything but civil debate.
Regards, Hamilton
Oh
Submitted on June 4th, 2008 by Respectfulguestgo blow it out your...
Just kiddin' someone red, blue, grey, purple just laugh, the glass is always half full.
Did learn there is one phrase I will never, ever Post again on this site. Well unless I really, really need to...:)
Taking down the rethoric one notch.
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by MercyphotographyDear All,
I would greatly appreciate if we could go back to the issues here( the topic of the blog was Halliburton,Dick Cheney and Iran) and not go into personal attack mode.
We have a wide diversity of opinions on redblue and we like it that way( at least I do).
Let's try to respect each others as people, if not for our respective opinions.
Many Thanks.
Bull-y
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by HamiltonYour name calling and scare tactics just don’t work with patriotic Americans. Your twisted opinion of Christianity doesn’t concern me or anyone else that believes in Christ. We do feel sorry for you and will continue to pray that you find comfort from the bitter hate darkening your soul.
You might try professional help, medication and therapy can be very effective in dealing with unresolved traumatic issues from your childhood. Often such uncontrollable rage and anger as you exhibit originates from unresolved physiological problems. Find a good therapist it will help a lot.
Post
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by RespectfulguestWith my Post yesterday "Do Not Poke the Bear", my honest intent was to lighten up a mundane Monday. In no way did I want or anticipate this type of exchange to occur. Actually the exchange itself is a good thing, I will let the Posters and Bloggers decide when the line is crossed.
Am not going to tell anyone how to conduct themselves, but to the extent my Post caused the personal nature of this exchange I apologize.
No Offense Bull, but personally I lean towards Hamilton's perspective on values and life, however without your side this site and frankly our great country does not work. Said this before and really believe it, and that is most of us want what is best for our country we just differ on how to get there. The ability to differ and still co-exist is what makes us better than any other country on this planet.
So you love death too
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by Bull MooseYou are about as close to a true Christian as i am to the Easter bunny.
Your ilk are a phony bunch of wannabe Rambos who send others to die for your deluded beliefs.
To think young idealistic youngsters die for the likes of you. Given a chance to grow up and see how the wonderfull VA treats them when they are used up, they would slap you themselves. But warmongers always use the young to do their bidding, easier to brainwash.
Your buddy McCain is against the G.I. Bill up for a vote because "soldiers might leave to take advantage of the benefits". Disgusting. Keep them in Iraq for the next IED or sniper instead.
I accept the nomination!
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by HamiltonAs long as it puts me ideologically as far from your mindless obsession with Bush as I can get. You really aren’t very good at this are you? What will you ever do when the devil and his brother are private citizens? Bull-y, thank you for your support, I am honored to represent those Americans who love their country and remain stead fast in faith to God. We will continue to pray for this the greatest country on earth and support our brave heroes of the armed services.
Hamilton in the running for the wacko king of the righties
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by Bull Moose"They are coming after my kids", "They are after my God", and on and on. Hamilton sounds like a broken Limbaugh record.
Just read his post and you see no difference between his drivel and the ramblings of drug addled Windbaugh and the self loving "talk radio hosts", who spew their venom on hate radio all day and night.
It is sad paranoid right wingers can't enjoy life, but since their hero Bush and Cheney have destroyed America, the shame of knowing they caused it, but would never admit it,is what must be eating at them.
Not suprised at all
Submitted on June 3rd, 2008 by rom12921by your comments. Many men & women have fought and died to allow you to say whatever you want; even slander the Vice President. You are free to make unsupported accusations against anyone. Isn't this a great country?
However, unless there is some sworn testimony, copies of checks or some other evidence, your accusations are unsupported and slanderous.
I am not offended at your comments, but rather saddened that you would undermine your integrity to push your agenda. Falsely accusing is not a right-wing/ left-wing issue, it's an ethical issue. Please see Golden Rule and commandment #9.
My remarks are meant with respect and kindness. I hope you consider changing your mind about posting remarks that detract from your wit, humor and patriotism.
Everything Bull-y says!
Submitted on June 2nd, 2008 by HamiltonEverything that’s said are stated or posted Bull-y turns to Bush/Chaney. Come January 2009 he’ll be history. Closed minded hatred has never scared me; Bull-y can’t debate with manners and civility. In his book, if you don’t hate Bush/Chaney and blame everything, from Cancer to the earthquake in China, on them then you’re just stupid. In Bull-y’s world, if you love your neighbor and trust in God then you’re a right wing nut. I also will address the social issues; murder of defenseless babies is wrong, even if it happens just once in your life time. Four thousand troops have given the ultimate sacrifices in our legitimate war on terror, how many thousands of babies each year are immorally (once in a life time) destroyed on the altar of liberalism? God doesn’t hate his Gay children, there is only one sin that will keep us from his side for eternity and it’s certainly not homosexuality. Sin is sin, we all fall short; the only unforgiveable sin is refusing Jesus Christ as our savior. I don’t think Bush is evil; I don’t think he’s done a very good job but a bad president doesn’t make a bad form of government. Most Americans are common sense politically which means in the middle. This election doesn’t have a Conservative choice, the real choice we have this year is left-center and socialism.
Do not Poke the Bear...
Submitted on June 2nd, 2008 by RespectfulguestI mean the Bull. Ok I'll poke it, the media is liberal, what 19th century rock have you been living under.
Oh no I am going to get yelled at. Here comes... :)
Is anyone surprised?
Submitted on June 2nd, 2008 by Bull MooseOnly the right wingnuts deny super secret Cheney is not making a huge profit off this Iraq disaster.
Right wingers remind me of what a 17th century British diplomat said of the Russians. "They believe nothing you tell them, and they tell you nothing but deceptions".
You will have the usual postings of the reds saying "where's your proof" and other such drivel,which is laughable from any group that calls the media liberal.
Bone?
Submitted on June 2nd, 2008 by AnonymousThat was actually Paul McLeary and Joe Lauria, two nationally syndicated writers, their names are there with the dates and sources. I just happen to agree with the general opinion of this “young writer” he has a load of talent but let’s his liberal hate agenda lead him into dangerous waters ethically.
It would seem that you only take offense at anonymous post when it runs contradictory to your own, typical.
A bone to pick.....
Submitted on June 2nd, 2008 by MercyphotographyAnonymous,
It seems that you have a personnal bone to pick with Jason Leopold.
When you say " serial fabulist" or " young reporter with an history of drug addiction " it amounts to slander.
Further, at least Jason Leopold has the courrage to "be in the open ", as opposed to someone like yourself making detailed comments from the shadow of anonymity.
Jason Leapold
Submitted on June 2nd, 2008 by AnonymousJason Leopold Caught Sourceless Again
Now that special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has said that he will not seek charges against Karl Rove, will Truthout.org rethink their affiliation with reporter Jason Leopold?
By Paul McLeary Tue 13 Jun 2006 03:37 PM
We wonder if the folks over at Truthout.org are rethinking their affiliation with reporter and serial fabulist Jason Leopold. Leopold, you may recall, is the freelance reporter who was caught making stuff up in a 2002 Salon.com article, self-admittedly “getting it completely wrong” in pieces for Dow Jones, and had his own memoir cancelled because of concerns over the accuracy of quotations.
Leopold acknowledges in a new book, "News Junkie," that he is a past liar, convicted felon and former alcoholic and cocaine addict. An earlier version of the book was canceled by publisher Rowman & Littlefield last year.
Salon retracted a 2002 piece by Leopold involving Thomas White, then secretary of the Army. The online magazine apologized, saying it had been unable to confirm the authenticity of an e-mail that Leopold attributed to White. Leopold, a onetime reporter for the Los Angeles Times and Dow Jones, accused the online magazine of being "wimpy" and caving to pressure.
My Unwitting Role in the Rove 'Scoop' The Washington Post,
By Joe Lauria
Sunday, June 18, 2006; B02
The May 13 story on the Web site Truthout.org was explosive: Presidential adviser Karl Rove had been indicted by Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald in connection with his role in leaking CIA officer Valerie Plame's name to the media, it blared. The report set off hysteria on the Internet, and the mainstream media scrambled to nail it down. Only . . . it wasn't true.
As we learned last week, Rove isn't being indicted, and the supposed Truthout scoop by reporter Jason Leopold was wildly off the mark. It was but the latest installment in the tale of a troubled young reporter with a history of drug addiction whose aggressive disregard for the rules ended up embroiling me in a bizarre escapade -- and raised serious questions about journalistic ethics.
Jason Leopold Caught Sourceless Again
Now that special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has said that he will not seek charges against Karl Rove, will Truthout.org rethink their affiliation with reporter Jason Leopold?
By Paul McLeary Tue 13 Jun 2006 03:37 PM
We wonder if the folks over at Truthout.org are rethinking their affiliation with reporter and serial fabulist Jason Leopold. Leopold, you may recall, is the freelance reporter who was caught making stuff up in a 2002 Salon.com article, self-admittedly “getting it completely wrong” in pieces for Dow Jones, and had his own memoir cancelled because of concerns over the accuracy of quotations.
Leopold acknowledges in a new book, "News Junkie," that he is a past liar, convicted felon and former alcoholic and cocaine addict. An earlier version of the book was canceled by publisher Rowman & Littlefield last year.
Salon retracted a 2002 piece by Leopold involving Thomas White, then secretary of the Army. The online magazine apologized, saying it had been unable to confirm the authenticity of an e-mail that Leopold attributed to White. Leopold, a onetime reporter for the Los Angeles Times and Dow Jones, accused the online magazine of being "wimpy" and caving to pressure.
My Unwitting Role in the Rove 'Scoop' The Washington Post,
By Joe Lauria
Sunday, June 18, 2006; B02
The May 13 story on the Web site Truthout.org was explosive: Presidential adviser Karl Rove had been indicted by Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald in connection with his role in leaking CIA officer Valerie Plame's name to the media, it blared. The report set off hysteria on the Internet, and the mainstream media scrambled to nail it down. Only . . . it wasn't true.
As we learned last week, Rove isn't being indicted, and the supposed Truthout scoop by reporter Jason Leopold was wildly off the mark. It was but the latest installment in the tale of a troubled young reporter with a history of drug addiction whose aggressive disregard for the rules ended up embroiling me in a bizarre escapade -- and raised serious questions about journalistic ethics.
Jason Leopold Caught Sourceless Again
Now that special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has said that he will not seek charges against Karl Rove, will Truthout.org rethink their affiliation with reporter Jason Leopold?
By Paul McLeary Tue 13 Jun 2006 03:37 PM
We wonder if the folks over at Truthout.org are rethinking their affiliation with reporter and serial fabulist Jason Leopold. Leopold, you may recall, is the freelance reporter who was caught making stuff up in a 2002 Salon.com article, self-admittedly “getting it completely wrong” in pieces for Dow Jones, and had his own memoir cancelled because of concerns over the accuracy of quotations.
Leopold acknowledges in a new book, "News Junkie," that he is a past liar, convicted felon and former alcoholic and cocaine addict. An earlier version of the book was canceled by publisher Rowman & Littlefield last year.
Salon retracted a 2002 piece by Leopold involving Thomas White, then secretary of the Army. The online magazine apologized, saying it had been unable to confirm the authenticity of an e-mail that Leopold attributed to White. Leopold, a onetime reporter for the Los Angeles Times and Dow Jones, accused the online magazine of being "wimpy" and caving to pressure.
My Unwitting Role in the Rove 'Scoop' The Washington Post,
By Joe Lauria
Sunday, June 18, 2006; B02
The May 13 story on the Web site Truthout.org was explosive: Presidential adviser Karl Rove had been indicted by Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald in connection with his role in leaking CIA officer Valerie Plame's name to the media, it blared. The report set off hysteria on the Internet, and the mainstream media scrambled to nail it down. Only . . . it wasn't true.
As we learned last week, Rove isn't being indicted, and the supposed Truthout scoop by reporter Jason Leopold was wildly off the mark. It was but the latest installment in the tale of a troubled young reporter with a history of drug addiction whose aggressive disregard for the rules ended up embroiling me in a bizarre escapade -- and raised serious questions about journalistic ethics.
Jason Leopold Caught Sourceless Again
Now that special prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has said that he will not seek charges against Karl Rove, will Truthout.org rethink their affiliation with reporter Jason Leopold?
By Paul McLeary Tue 13 Jun 2006 03:37 PM
We wonder if the folks over at Truthout.org are rethinking their affiliation with reporter and serial fabulist Jason Leopold. Leopold, you may recall, is the freelance reporter who was caught making stuff up in a 2002 Salon.com article, self-admittedly “getting it completely wrong” in pieces for Dow Jones, and had his own memoir cancelled because of concerns over the accuracy of quotations.
Leopold acknowledges in a new book, "News Junkie," that he is a past liar, convicted felon and former alcoholic and cocaine addict. An earlier version of the book was canceled by publisher Rowman & Littlefield last year.
Salon retracted a 2002 piece by Leopold involving Thomas White, then secretary of the Army. The online magazine apologized, saying it had been unable to confirm the authenticity of an e-mail that Leopold attributed to White. Leopold, a onetime reporter for the Los Angeles Times and Dow Jones, accused the online magazine of being "wimpy" and caving to pressure.
My Unwitting Role in the Rove 'Scoop' The Washington Post,
By Joe Lauria
Sunday, June 18, 2006; B02
The May 13 story on the Web site Truthout.org was explosive: Presidential adviser Karl Rove had been indicted by Special Counsel Patrick J. Fitzgerald in connection with his role in leaking CIA officer Valerie Plame's name to the media, it blared. The report set off hysteria on the Internet, and the mainstream media scrambled to nail it down. Only . . . it wasn't true.
As we learned last week, Rove isn't being indicted, and the supposed Truthout scoop by reporter Jason Leopold was wildly off the mark. It was but the latest installment in the tale of a troubled young reporter with a history of drug addiction whose aggressive disregard for the rules ended up embroiling me in a bizarre escapade -- and raised serious questions about journalistic ethics.
Great Source!