2007-11-16 15:04:24 · 23 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
DC (below)
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2003-12-11-halliburton-overcharge_x.htm
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-89764052.html
US Troops in Iraq talk about Halliburton & KBR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chXjCtkymRQ
2007-11-16 15:26:28 · update #1
Dc (below) BTW I just noticed that my post also comes up approx 3:55 into the video.
2007-11-16 15:31:32 · update #2
Lamplighter (below) Thank you for clearing up my statement on the cost. I posted it via memory from the newscasts I saw when it happened some time ago. I later found the links after I posted the question.
2007-11-17 08:56:13 · update #3
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Correction - $45 PER SIX PACK of SODA
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2007-11-17 08:57:49 · update #4
One of my buddies had to sign the billing statement when haliburton "fixed" a leaky pipe on his base. $2000.00 how did the fix it you might ask. Wrap it in duct tape. Not once but 3 times @ 2 grand a crack....
Why am I getting thumbs down for a true statement?
2007-11-16 15:10:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 4⤋
If we do not stop this HR 1955 from passing the Senate we can all be arrested just for asking such a question! Check out what political analyst have to say about it! They pushed it through the house on the first day of the Southern Cal. Fires. Leahy promised it would never make it out of Committee! (So much for promises)
2007-11-16 16:05:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's the CASE PRICE, Chi. And $2.00 a can is about what I paid for a "mini" can of Coke when stationed in Italy 20 years ago
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"NBC News reported the latest Halliburton "outrage" Wednesday night; an accusation that the company had charged $45 per case to deliver Coca Cola into the war zone."
"In fact, at less than $2.00 a can, that's not a whole lot more than one might expect to pay a free lance vendor at the shore".
http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2...
Nice Try!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-16 15:32:05 · answer #3 · answered by madd texan 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Haliburton and Black Water should be sent home immediately. Neither company has represented the United States very well.
I can see why so many people hate the United States with Bush/Cheney horrible foreign policies, and with the lack of credibility of contractors like Haliburton and Black Water.
2007-11-16 15:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
They're corporatists and not at all patriotic. Halliburton is above the law because justice doesn't exist. Sadly, I'm going into law so I shouldn't be taking this viewpoint but is true.
2007-11-16 15:12:55 · answer #5 · answered by cynical 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
$45 bucks
How much do they charge for those prostitutes they bought in Thailand. Or were they Tsunami Victims living in the candle light of the green zone
B J girl love you long time Must mean they are very thankful for being rescued from the Big Jungle
2007-11-16 15:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by whirling W dervish 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
So why were the soldiers paying $45 dollars? Did halliburton hold a gun to their heads and force them to make the purchase? Could be supply and demand. Get some education.
2007-11-16 15:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Homeless in Phoenix 6 · 4⤊ 4⤋
A large chunk of Haliburton is owned by the Carlysle Group. Major owners of Carlysle are the Bush family and Oliver North and several other names you would recognize.
A friend in Iraq, working for the U.S.Army tells me he will have a lot to tell me when he returns but is afraid to put it in e-mail.
2007-11-16 15:11:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 5⤊ 3⤋
I have stock in Haliburton, so I don't see a problem. Wait a minute, my armored truck just showed up with My Haliburton profits.
2007-11-16 15:30:43 · answer #9 · answered by Dan 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
are you sure the decimal is in the right place? I used to pay $.50 for a can of beer out of the machine on base,
2007-11-16 15:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by a person of interest 5 · 4⤊ 2⤋