Quote Originally Posted by Husar View Post
I could swear they raided H&K's offices over that, but according to this article SigSauer participated in that scheme, or maybe they both did?

http://international.sueddeutsche.de...of-german-arms

Either way, the US like to help our corporations circumvent our export bans:
So when I read stuff like this: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...=.7a6813e8974d
I can only say: [insert various expletives] and cry me a river you [insert more expletives]!
Even more mind bending is that US assistance in allowing a channel for arms to Columbia was part of policy.
Keeping the military stable while civilian works went ahead (neutralizing FARC) was part and parcel of the long-term strategy...developed by diplomats.
That FARC eventually (mostly) laid down their arms and joined the political process, helps show how a nuanced approach can change the situation.