Topic: Blackwater

7Cs details the corporate structure of Colson Capital, which manages brands like The Wellness Company, Zelenko Labs, and 1775 Coffee. The investigation links these entities to Erik Prince and the former Blackwater network through figures like David Lopez. Further connections are drawn to Michael Flynn, Apollo Global Management, and Israeli spyware firms like the NSO Group.

Greg Carlwood critiques the "Defund the Police" slogan, arguing that its ambiguity leads to confusion and potential "problem-reaction-solution" scenarios. He suggests that "demilitarize" or "reintegrate" would be more effective terms. Referencing Jocko Willink's appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience, Carlwood discusses the need for increased police training and a shift toward community service and volunteering within the profession.

The use of private corporate militaries to conquer nations is a centuries-old strategy utilized by the Dutch and British East India Companies. This model provides governments and banking families with plausible deniability by using corporate entities as a buffer for military actions. Modern parallels are drawn to private military contractors like Blackwater operating in Iraq, suggesting that corporate-led warfare is a persistent historical standard rather than a new phenomenon.

Recluse discusses the transition of occult and UFO research into the private sector, specifically through real estate mogul Robert Bigelow. Bigelow’s funding of Skinwalker Ranch and his ties to military figures like John Alexander represent a continuation of deep-state interests. Recluse also notes the rise of private intelligence networks under the Trump administration, involving figures like Eric Prince and the owners of DynCorp.

The privatization of military functions has led to a lack of accountability and higher costs for taxpayers, as contractors often earn six-figure salaries compared to low-paid active-duty troops. Briney highlights the danger of "secret militaries" where contractors, including former Pinochet-era soldiers, operate without a code of conduct. In Iraq, legal loopholes protected these contractors from prosecution for crimes ranging from shoddy construction to physical assault.

The U.S. military increasingly relies on private mercenary groups like Blackwater to carry out operations, providing the government with plausible deniability for atrocities. These contractors are largely composed of retired military veterans who cannot find civilian employment after specialized service. During the height of the Iraq War, approximately 50% of the boots on the ground were private mercenaries rather than active-duty troops.

Despite being illegal under international law and United Nations regulations, private mercenary armies have expanded into massive corporate entities. These organizations, such as the rebranded Blackwater, function as independent armies that manufacture their own weapons and provide specialized technical services. The U.S. government bypasses international restrictions because the UN is headquartered in New York and remains influenced by American interests.