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THE QUESTION THAT NEEDS AN ANSWER: ARE ANY "CONTRACT" PRIVATE SECURITY USED IN PORTLAND?! (Original Post) ashredux Jul 2020 OP
Another question to ponder... is McConnell's push for corporate liability immunity connected with Kingfisher86 Jul 2020 #1
Not that I'm aware of - his push seems to be targeted to protect companies HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #2
Jeh Johnson on Rachael Maddow last night: Thunderbeast Jul 2020 #3
Something smells like Wellstone ruled Jul 2020 #4

Kingfisher86

(46 posts)
1. Another question to ponder... is McConnell's push for corporate liability immunity connected with
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 11:12 AM
Jul 2020

The use of contracted private security to contain the peaceful protests?

 

HotTeaBag

(1,206 posts)
2. Not that I'm aware of - his push seems to be targeted to protect companies
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 11:14 AM
Jul 2020

from legal action due solely to employees getting sick from COVID while being forced back to work.

But, as with most things I could be wrong.

Thunderbeast

(3,411 posts)
3. Jeh Johnson on Rachael Maddow last night:
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 11:40 AM
Jul 2020

Many of the Federal Protection Service (FPS) folks around the country are private contractors. Have not heard of an mercenary component verified in Portland, but if the invasions spread to other cities, it will take more than current DHS paramilitary to staff.

Eric Prince....Are you gearing up for a big payday?

 

Wellstone ruled

(34,661 posts)
4. Something smells like
Wed Jul 22, 2020, 11:47 AM
Jul 2020

Eric Prince or Boeing Security Door Shakers. Waiting for the Matt Shea name to pop.

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