‘Cash for access’ scandal involving military’s top brass exposed in Britain

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Press TV - 10/14/12

A new ‘cash for access’ scandal involving British military’s retired top brass has emerged putting pressure on the UK’s already unpopular army, local media reported.

General Lord Dannatt, the former head of the army

General Lord Dannatt, the former head of the army
 
The scandal, revealed in a Sunday Times investigation, involves retired high-ranking military officers, who are filmed claiming they can influence lucrative arms deals worth millions of pounds as lobbyists, despite Ministry of Defence (MoD) regulations banning the practice.

The three-month investigation by the paper has been carried out by reporters posed as representatives of arms manufacturing companies.
 

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shameful traitors

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this happens in America selling to IRAN and CHINA too. Dont think it doesnt. MILLIONS in take ins.That NCIS episode on TV...thats based on reality.

Iran and China?

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have we already forgotten the great fast and furious scandle that our president so graciousley covered up for his long time friend oEric Holder who is also a long time friend of Bill Ayers? Our Attry, Gen, who was involved inseveral bombings here in the US back in the 70s, yes Eric Holder was a very active member of the weather group who not only took responsibility but bragged about it and are all card carrying members of the communist party here in the States. Look it up people!