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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:21 AM
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Saw a guy with a Brand Spanking New Leather vest, with Brand Spankin' new Colors.... Top Rocker "Blackwater" Center a "Pawprint" Bottom Rocker "Afghanistan" where the "mc" patch would be it said "IC"....

never seen that one before....could it mean Independent Club???

 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:24 AM
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International, maybe??
Blackwater is/was an American "contractor" used for some security purposes overseas.
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Insurgent Crusher?
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Infidel Club
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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Blackwater (Xe Services) is a private security company that currently operates in Afghanistan. In the past, they've been accused of of murder and indiscriminate killings of civilians and have been investigated on alleged corruption and sanctions busting while operating in Iran. The Obama adminstration has taken our tax money and hired them for security in Afghanistan. Supposedly, they're good at what they do. Apparently, they've started a motorcyle club of some sort.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Nothing spruces up a corporate image better than a biker club.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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Independent Contractor? Anyways didn't they change their name because of all the negative press they were getting as Blackwater
 

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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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My neighbor across the street is Blackwater. I'll ask him.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:53 AM
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I think we all know who/what Blackwater is.... the question was the 'IC' Patch...I'm leaning with Independent Contractors. We'll see
 
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony P
Blackwater (Xe Services) is a private security company that currently operates in Afghanistan. In the past, they've been accused of of murder and indiscriminate killings of civilians and have been investigated on alleged corruption and sanctions busting while operating in Iran. The Obama adminstration has taken our tax money and hired them for security in Afghanistan. Supposedly, they're good at what they do. Apparently, they've started a motorcyle club of some sort.

^This.. If they wish the world to know all about them and their patches it will be on their website. Otherwise you should ask them.
 
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