Tag: Military Industrial Complex

AMERICANS, WAR – SLOW LEARNERS

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

AMERICANS, WAR – SLOW LEARNERS

The American way of warfare assumes unchallenged air superiority and reliable communications. What would happen if the complacent US forces meet serious integrated air defence and genuine electronic warfare capabilities? The little they have seen of Russian EW capabilities in Syria and Ukraine has made their “eyes water“; some foresee a “Waterloo” in the South China Sea. Countries on Washington’s target list know its dependence.

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[2009] How the US Funds the Taliban

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

How the US Funds the Taliban
With Pentagon cash, contractors bribe insurgents not to attack supply lines for US troops

Welcome to the wartime contracting bazaar in Afghanistan. It is a virtual carnival of improbable characters and shady connections, with former CIA officials and ex-military officers joining hands with former Taliban and mujahedeen to collect US government funds in the name of the war effort.

New Report Reveals US Special Forces Active in 22 African Countries

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

New Report Reveals US Special Forces Active in 22 African Countries

While there is much talk, (or more accurately, condemnation) in Western media of China’s imperialist motives in Africa, there is less discussion of the U.S.’ continuing role. While China operates one base in the Horn of Africa and has greatly increased its economic role on the continent, the thousands of American troops operating in dozens of countries are overlooked. The amazing thing about the American Empire is it is invisible to so many who serve it.