Air Battle Force by OverDrive

Author:OverDrive [OverDrive]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Published: 2011-12-05T20:48:38+00:00

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DALE BROWN

“We’ll be sure we explain to all the media outlets the point you were trying to make,” Goff said. “That commentator has got his head up his ass anyway.”

“So Martindale is scoring some points in his trip to Venezuela, eh?”

“Sir, Martindale is on TransCal Petroleum’s bankroll to the tune of millions. He probably should be registered as a TransCal lobby-ist,” Goff said disgustedly. “He’s spending that money down in Caracas, in the Middle East, in the Balkans, and in Central Asia, trying to gain support for TransCal production deals. Most of those countries still think he’s running the Night Stalkers and will attack if he doesn’t get to meet with the oil ministers.”

“It wouldn’t surprise me if he was still involved,” Thorn said.

Kevin Martindale’s leadership of a group of high-tech mercenaries was one of the biggest nonscandals in years. It made him a roguish legend in America and definitely did not hurt his reelection chances.

“Well, the intimidation factor is definitely working. Most of those countries in turn are financing his reelection campaign.” Thorn was about to say something, but Goff anticipated the remark.

“I can’t prove it, but I know it’s happening. He’s hoping that more and more countries warm up to him so it looks like he has support overseas. More support overseas means more American companies feel better backing Martindale for president because it means a stronger dollar and more American clout overseas, which he’s hoping translates to more donations and support here at home.”

“Sounds logical to me.”

Goff looked at Thorn quizzically. “Sir, it’s easy for candidates to throw lots of money around to court companies and governments for support. They’re not on the front lines every day,” Goff reminded the president. “This plan of Martindale’s will backfire because everyone knows who Martindale really is. He talks about peace and harmony and friendship, and then boom! —he sends in the Marines or the stealth bombers and blows the crap out of anyone and everyone who gets in his way. He’s a backstabber, sir, and everyone knows it.”

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