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Atrapados en Bagdad...

I am not surprised this has not received much attention from the U.S. or colombian governments after it was published in Semana.

http://www.semana.com.co/wf_InfoArticuloNormal.aspx?IdArt=96550

All for $1,000 a month... wow!

By Mamey on Aug 22, 2006, 08:17 in Politics & the war.


Miguel says on Aug 22, 2006, 08:31:

IMHO It's not very wise to shortchange a former Colombian soldier/current mercenary 6k a month.

This story has been discussed in length on CBlog.

"There is nothing lower than the human race...except for the French." - Mark Twain 1878-79

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miamimike says on Aug 22, 2006, 08:52:

Talk About a Screwjob,,,,, And a Dirty trick! $6000 less monthly then the Deal called for, like the one Col Soldier said, "Who would risk their Life in Iraq for a paltry $1000 monthly when he was earning more then that in his secure job? Looks like their Recruiter, ID Systems, is pocketing some extra cash. Being a Mercenary Soldier of Fortune is a Dirty Business and alwys has been, What I can't understand is why Urribe hasn't conferred with Bush/Cheney who could readily rectify this situation, What a Lousy Deal,,,

No hay Peor Ciego que el que no quiere Ver o Sordo que el que no quiera Oir--Soy Yo, Sarah Palin, Wasilla Alaska.

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carlosnanez says on Sep 23, 2006, 02:38:

How can we Help? I know there nothing we can do about the contract or anything else but maybe we can send them products for personal use, shampoo, soap etc. Maybe a first aid kits. I'm here in Iraq and I see civilians going to the hospital getting medical assistance regarles of where there are from, I mean the question doesn'e even come up so I don't know where there are going for medical help. If they go to the local hospital they'll be seen. Is there a way to get in contact with them?

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