2007-02-07 12:13:59 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
no, mercenaries don't go to war following the most powerful man on the planet, they go for money and money alone.
2007-02-07 12:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by rsltompkins 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
We do now have US mercenaries hired by the Bush administration working in Iraq.
They are from the Blackwater Security Consulting firm located in Noth Carolina.
There are about 15-20,000 and they are being paid between $10-20,000 a month each.
2007-02-07 20:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, however there are civilian contractors providing security to some that you could call mercenaries. Ex spec. forces and other people who provide security to the press and politicians. The rules of engagement are not the same for military as it is for these civilian contractors. Our troops can't fire unless fired on. The guys apparently can fire if they deem a threat is there.
Hisemiester
2007-02-07 20:22:25 · answer #3 · answered by hisemiester 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Afghanistan, many of the troops there are NATO troops, are you including them as well? Or, is your intent to demean the US and it's military?
Australia, Poland, Great Britain, Japan, all have troops in Iraq. Are you including them in your question? Or are you just targeting the US? Clarify your question by using both sides of your brain to formulate your question, as it is, you leave a lot of people out of the equation!
2007-02-07 20:24:21 · answer #4 · answered by briang731/ bvincent 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, Mercenaries do not have an affiliation to a particular country or government.
mer·ce·nar·y /ËmÉrsÉËnÉri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[mur-suh-ner-ee] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation adjective, noun, plural -nar·ies.
–adjective
1.hired to serve in a foreign army, guerrilla organization, etc.
–noun
2.a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army.
2007-02-07 20:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by John B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the united states military are not mercenaries, they are there because our country has declared war on terriost,, they were dispatched there by the congress of the united states,, and our military go where they are told to. they obey orders they are true americans and god bless them all.
thank a solider
2007-02-07 20:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by RED WHITE AND BLUE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are United States Military, a part of the coalition of other countries working with us in the region. Mercenaries work for themselves. Our military works for Uncle Sam.
2007-02-07 20:18:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Nope! They are just brave men and women protecting and doing their job as best as they can. They are still someone's son or daughter, mom or dad, brother or sister,...you get the idea, right? I pray everyday for each one of them to stay safe and for these terrible wars to cease as soon as possible for all sides involved.
2007-02-07 20:30:50 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would you say that? Are you listening to some crackpot who doesn't have a teaspoon of common sense?
2007-02-07 20:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If your a liberal then yes. If your not then they are the heroes defending our way of life.
2007-02-07 20:21:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋