A New Terror Propaganda Weapon?Bin Laden’s Ref. to Halliburton

[seemslikeadream]

By Jake Tapper


April 16 — The voice believed to be Osama bin Laden's went through a list of familiar enemies in the audiotape released to Arab television this week: President George W. Bush, Spain, Israel.





But though bin Laden decried the fact that "this is a war that is benefiting major companies with billions of dollars," he only mentioned one company by name: Halliburton and Company, the Houston-based oil and gas services company.

Asked for the company's reaction to being mentioned by bin Laden, a spokeswoman for Halliburton said, "This is an unprecedented time in American history. Beyond that, for security purposes, we have to refer all questions to the Pentagon."

On one level, the fact that the civilized world's biggest enemy criticized Halliburton can no doubt be worn as a badge of honor. But that a terrorist thinks he can evoke sympathy for his causes and animosity for the U.S. by mentioning its name also signifies how controversial Halliburton is and how the company is seen as a sort of shorthand for corporate greed and crony capitalism.





http://abcnews.go.com/sections/Politics/World/binladen_halliburton040416-1.html

[saigon68]

1. Halliburton= shorthand for corporate greed and crony capitalism.

I'll agree with that---

What's not true about that statement?????

[central scrutinizer]

10. but they left out "shorthand for war profiteering"

nfm

[MSgt213]

2. I would to take this moment to thank Halliburton for proving to the

people of the world who think we are greedy, arrogant buttholes that we are.

[saigon68]

3. Hi Sarge how goes it?

Can you believe they even have Osama critiquing their performance. And to think for years, Cheney attempted to go "Low Profile " with this Corporation.

[MSgt213]

4. When you know no shame and are greedy has hell you don't care

[seemslikeadream]

13. Low profile? Yea compared to some of the other logos

more here
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=125&topic_id=9558&mesg_id=10684&page=

[Cocoa]

5. is there anything I can buy from Halliburton?

I want to show my patriotism by supporting this company the Evil One hates so much. Maybe they have some $50 bath towels with the KBR logo I can buy.

[saigon68]

6. A lot of clean, unclaimed uniforms at the cleaners

Left there by employees who subsequently were whipped, shot and killed by Resistance forces, upset with Halliburton's logo adorning trucks etc.

[mobuto]

12. They sell gasoline

You can fill up your gas tank for the low-low price of $5/gallon, before any applicable gas taxes.

[seemslikeadream]

14. Maybe you could get some stuff here

check out the target practice




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disgruntled employees

That's funny, a security firm having to hire a security firm to protect themselves from disgruntled employees!

[bobthedrummer]

7. Campaign Contributions of Post-War Contractors (mercenaries)

http://www.publicintegrity.org/wow/resources.aspx?act=contrib

Post-War Contractors Ranked by Total Contract Value in Iraq and Afghanistan
http://www.publicintegrity.org/wow/resources.aspx?act=total

But mercenaries would work with Osama if the PRICE were RIGHT. In fact, I'll bet a few ARE!

[Just Me]

8. I don't know what to make of this.

I just haven't a clue as to the motivation or the impact of that kind of statement. I mean, obviously this guy is attempting to broaden the application of his "thingy", his struggle/jihad to a broader audience. But, geez,...I just cannot comprehend the impact such an approach will have considering his overwhelming reputation as an organizer of terrorism. I find this,...perplexing,...

Geez, I am finding current events increasingly perplexing.

[Cocoa]

11. what do you think of this specualtion...

I think there's something to the idea that the tape is fake.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1420044

[seemslikeadream]

15. It all - seems like a dream -- to me

We stab 'em -- We slab 'em

[Karenina]

17. Dream

or NIGHTMARE??? :sigh:

[JPace]

9. If I were the one of the heads of Halliburton I would be worried...

Bin Ladens' followers are capable of anything.
They could strike them and their families
anywhere, anytime.

There are few places to hide anymore if one
becomes a target of terrorists.

[Karenina]

16. The people of Falluja are saying

There are few places to hide anymore if one
becomes a target of AMERICAN terrorists.