Civilian Contractors Have the Water in Iraq, Aren't Sharing

http://www.khou.com/topstories/stories/khou090511_tnt_water-shortages-iraq-so...

HOUSTON -- Take Houston's heat on a miserable summer day and add 40 degrees, making temperatures 130 or more.

Next, add an extra 100 pounds of life-protecting gear to your body: bulletproof vests, guns and ammunition.

And then imagine not having enough water around to drink.

Stories of short supplies have haunted the U.S. military throughout the war in Iraq—things like inadequate body armor or unshielded Hummers. But while many soldiers say they had good access to water and even Gatorade, the 11 News Defenders discovered that others, stationed all over the country and during all phases of this desert war, say something else was often missing...

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• iraq
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• civilian

[thermalfreek]

This is one of the many Cheyney legacy to America:)

[vidmarkaz]

Don't hate on Michael. He didn't write the story, Houston's News 11 did. He is just sharing it - and I am glad he did.

[RayAir1]

Back when it was Halliburton, in Iraq, they were hauling ice for drinking water and keeping food cold for the troops in the same trucks they hauled DEAD BODIES in.

And the drinking water for the troops wasn't be treated so it tested positive for live organisms and other garbage.

[williamwagener]

It is NOT STEALing since the whole MISSION is to support the Troops who NEED clean WATER.

[williamwagener]

Michael Moore, sees the obvious but has no intellect does not comprehend difference between Corporatism and "capitalism".  He should sit down and listen to Ron Paul.

[evilmonkey1971]

That's what happens when you rely on corporate contractors for logistical support... the armed forces need to go back to taking care of their own logistical and supply needs... fuck those money grubbing corporations, they don't give a fuck about our brothers, sons and daughters in arms.

[treid100182]

THIS Proves that the Iraq "War" is a PRIVATE War.

[Venomonia]

its a test you idiot, it has nothing to do with america.

[GoncaloMatos22]

i hate the america corporations, full off greed, corrupted and are willing to anything for a bit of profit.

[gunnarmarine]

I was in iraq in 2007. the water was terrible, many marines came down with infections taking them out of the fight, always getting sick, it was awful. oh, add the 140 deg f heat, and the roadside bombs too.

[nuno1959]

Hurray for KBR !! they obviously stand for every good/healthy american business standard/practice. don't worry , it's the rise & fall of the Roman Empire all over again only this time the barbarians are not at the gates....they're at the helm eh, eh, eh, eh..... :-)

[nuno1959]

yes there is , it's called the country club !