Chapter
The Double Standard in Government Punishments
55:26 - 58:27 (03:01)
The government often imposes light punishments on corporations and individuals who commit crimes, while imposing harsher punishments on others for the same or lesser offenses. This could be due to business relationships or political affiliations.
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A news report alleges that Prince was involved in a scheme to provide weapons and training to a front company for Chinese intelligence; though he didn't face any charges, his company was fined $42 million.
55:26 - 56:01 (00:35)
Summary
A news report alleges that Prince was involved in a scheme to provide weapons and training to a front company for Chinese intelligence; though he didn't face any charges, his company was fined $42 million.
ChapterThe Double Standard in Government Punishments
EpisodePart One: Erik Prince: The Rich Kid Who Bought An Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The government's business ties with Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, may be the reason why allegations of war crimes committed by him have not been fully investigated.
56:01 - 58:04 (02:02)
Summary
The government's business ties with Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, may be the reason why allegations of war crimes committed by him have not been fully investigated.
ChapterThe Double Standard in Government Punishments
EpisodePart One: Erik Prince: The Rich Kid Who Bought An Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Erik Prince is proposing to privatize the Afghan War with military contractors commanded by a 'Viceroy' instead of housed by the military.
58:04 - 58:27 (00:23)
Summary
Erik Prince is proposing to privatize the Afghan War with military contractors commanded by a 'Viceroy' instead of housed by the military. The Pentagon has not yet shown interest in the proposal.