Comments on: Army Major pleads guilty and gets 17.5 years

By: for-what-it's-worth

for-what-it's-worth — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:25 +0000

Just because a person is investigated because they have the same last name while working in Iraq, is not a stretch, because it’s simply trying to find the truth. If a person with the same last name is questioned by investigator’s regarding this scandal or similar crimes – doesn’t mean that person is guilty of anything. That is how law enforcement gets to the truth – By Investigating, asking questions, and so-forth. I personally hope he is not involved – but, if it smells like chicken, looks like chicken, clucks like a chicken, walks like a chicken – you get the idea ?

By: Ksniper

Ksniper — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:00:17 +0000

Yes the show is funny as hell at times but you do have clowns that are disgruntle and they come here to vent there frustrations. Every contractor has it’s problems some learn from there mistakes and some don’t. That is the nature of the game. KBR has it’s issues, Dyncorp there’s and Fluor has brain farts as well. But when the job needs to be done it will be done. The Git’er done mentality is long gone if it is not on the shelf to use well it will be ordered and if it takes forever to get well that is how long it takes. I don’t think you lost your booty but i thought it was a funny comment to make everyone smile. I am not watching your booty just trying to be nice and keep everyone at ease. have a good one.

By: Justanobserver

Justanobserver — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:44:14 +0000

Ksniper,

Sorry I can’t take credit for “figuring out” the acronyms. The first one about Kinfolk has been around for years and the Kickbacks one came from soldiers in Iraq.

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:00:04 +0000

Who me? I’m just sitting watching the show! But I do have ask….is that how you lose the booty? Somebody tickle me!!

By: Ksniper

Ksniper — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:41:15 +0000

No sir poms poms are not issued. There is always a bullet head who can cut and paste. Probably took a week for you figure out that acronoym KBR. You are truly a genius; maybe one day you will be a General of the Army . Kari!!!!!!! I know you are giggling your booty off Sparky

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:13:59 +0000

Ksniper I am absolutely NOT grinning from ear to ear right now!! I swear….Cross my heart….Seriously!

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:12:13 +0000

Some of these Army Majors involved were stationed in the Green Zone during the time when LOGCAP III HQ was set up there. I don’t think it’s much of a stretch. Now I have to research and find out if they are related. I’ll get back to ya!!

By: Justanobserver

Justanobserver — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:01:09 +0000

Ksniper says:
December 9, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Just because a TTM manager is a butt head with the same last name as a convicted party he has to be connected give me a break. That is totally stupid to even fathom. Sparky you have really disappointed me.
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Kinfolk
Brothers
Relatives

Kickbacks
Bribes
Retribution

BTW, did KBR issue you a set of pom poms to go with your cap and lanyard?

By: Ksniper

Ksniper — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:35:50 +0000

I never denied anything, we were talking about a situation in Kuwait not Nigeria or other scandals you are trying to generalize. Let say on topic and not bring up another issues concerning this bribery case in Kuwait not Nigeria. Come on now Sparky, i figured you would stick to your guns instead reaching for the smoke grenade by trying to connect a KBR manager to this if it was like i said earlier it a far reaching grab for oh boy old Sniper hit the nail on the head. Just because a TTM manager is a butt head with the same last name as a convicted party he has to be connected give me a break. That is totally stupid to even fathom. Sparky you have really disappointed me.

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:14:37 +0000

I doubt that KBR as a company is actively involved in this……but they were actively involved in a bribery scandal in Nigeria. Got a conviction out of that so who knows. But you mean to tell me that you don’t think that after all the bribery scandals, the other convictions, the DFAC plea deals, everything you’ve seen, everything you’ve read that it is totally beyond imagination that KBR, or a KBR manager could somehow be involved in this? Let me throw you a flotation device because you are deep in the “River of Denial”!

By: Ksniper

Ksniper — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:04:29 +0000

LOL, for what is worth still reaching for the KBR Connect. If it was i am sure it would have come out or someone would have blown the whistle to make a buck. I think what is worth you need to keep reaching. I hope you can back up your accusations is there something called slander?

By: for-what-it's-worth

for-what-it's-worth — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:53:57 +0000

The “BTK Killer” from Kansas, did his dirty deeds for more than 20+ years before getting caught. He was a deacon in his church, worked as a city employee, well liked in the community, believe he even taught Sunday School at his church. All the while he led a dark, murdering life-style that took everyone by surprise when they finally caught him. When the Homicide Officers questioned him, he said, “What took you so long”?
When the KBR connection is made – what are you going to say then?

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:58:55 +0000

Well I just think RB is crooked!!! At least you try to keep me straight. You’re right, KBR is not the only crook out there. I look forward to seeing who else is charged.

By: Ksniper

Ksniper — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:25:15 +0000

The Big Fish are others that worked in that office, you just cannot do as you want as a ACO those contracts are not approved just like that when you are talking millions of dollars i believe there are other approvers who have to also sign on the dotted line. As for the KBR link, well i believe you are fishing again for a KBR connection LOL. I love this site.

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:56:55 +0000

I don’t know if there is any connection. I will have to check on that. Anyone else know?

By: for-what-it's-worth

for-what-it's-worth — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:59:54 +0000

Anyone know the TTM/Supv. @ Balad – named “PETTAWAY”? He has to be related to Nyree Pettaway who was also sentenced. He should also be investigated. Everyone was intimadated by him because he was (supposedly) a former high ranking enlisted person who came on board and went quickly to the position he held just before my return July 08′.

By: Ms Sparky

Ms Sparky — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:27:20 +0000

Who do you think is the “Big Fish”? I have my own suspicions. I will be surprised if RB is not involved in this.

By: Ksniper

Ksniper — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:54:24 +0000

Finally they closed this out, i am sure there were others involved and John Lee is the fall guy. I am from the same town as he is and know his family well. Too bad they did not get the big fish that was involved with this. 17 years well with good behavior and appeals process he will end up doing less time once the CA has a look at the case. Lesson to all don’t try to steal money or get caught up in coruption it may look easy but a 18 year career just went up in smoke.