I think it is a fine, patriotic American organization.
The Halliburton Foundation generously contributes funds to U.S. non-profit organizations which include education, health, social service, welfare, medical research and youth programs. Also included are cultural and community organizations such as performing arts groups, zoos, public television, museums, and wildlife and environmental conservation.
http://www.halliburton.com/news/archive/1999/corpnws_081199.jsp
2007-06-17 10:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I was really up on them a few years ago, made a pretty fair return on my investment but got rid of everything, probably four years ago. They have not been doing that great since then as compared to other opportunities.
I did not know about the philanthropic efforts, that is quite impressive.
2007-06-18 09:39:13 · answer #1 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would feel better about Haliburton if they did perform their job. One of the issues in Iraq is that there are fewer substructure than there were before the war. We have spent billions to get electric back running, buildings built, oil production back up to prewar levels. Instead we have given a lot of money to Haliburton so they could more their offices to Dubaii and sell the part of of the company that dealt with most of the war. It makes it a lot harder to prosecute.
2007-06-18 05:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by ustoev 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The awarding of no bid contracts to them is disturbing as is the multi-million dollars the Vice President has made in deferred stock payments and retirement salary. Their overbilling of the government for work done in Iraq is another problem.
Techincally, they are among the best companies in the world in doing the type of work they do.
I don't think they are particularly more patriotic than many other US companies. Or less patriotic. They are a business and the business of business is to make money which they do very well.
2007-06-17 11:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yep for tax write off they'll do some good, ignore the corruption, over billing and malfeasance by officials and the poor record of performance to cost ratio. and hell they are just dandy....let Kellogg brown your root.
2007-06-17 11:49:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Its a Great Company, however it was demonized. Shared
Responsibility, new word for Socialism, its a very Friendly
ring to it.
2007-06-17 11:04:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I think they are the only company of their kind that can successfully do what they do in the world.
Hey, Libbies, what company should've got the contract in Iraq huh?!
Do your research!
2007-06-17 10:56:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
I love halliburton and KBR
They provided me and my bros with free laundry service, good food, fillipino women, etc. while we were in Iraq.
What's not to love about that?
2007-06-17 10:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by Nickoo 5 · 2⤊ 5⤋
I'm still waiting to find out they did anything wrong?
2007-06-17 11:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by Homeschool produces winners 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They are one of the smarter corporations in the US. They own the president and the vice president.
And making Billions at it!
2007-06-17 10:59:26 · answer #9 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 3⤊ 5⤋
It's used as a money laundering scheme by Bush&co. to imbezzle taxpayers money by the billions!
2007-06-17 10:59:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 6⤋