If Blackwater seems to have a bunker mentality, there are some ready explanations. First, the company has a lot to answer for. Second, it’s got a relentless inquisitor on its heels. And not to be forgotten: in Iraq, at least, its employees (sorry, “independent contractors”) actually live in a bunker.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=179527