The CIA's paramilitaries report only to Langley, which does not talk to the Pentagon. Pakistan's feeble government is not even informed in advance of Predator strikes and assassinations on its own soil.
How many of the 15 other U.S. intelligence agencies are running their own little illegal private armies? Add special forces from NATO contingents, including Canada, whose operations remain a deep secret.
The U.S. brands all al-Qaida suspects and Taliban "illegal combatants," denying them due process of law and the Geneva Convention's prisoner protections. It's OK to murder and torture such "terrorists," says Washington.
What, then, about the army of U.S. mercenary Rambos that are running amok, who wear no uniform, kill at will and have no legal oversight?(Note: You can view every article as one long page if you sign up as an Advocate Member, or higher).
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