Originally Posted By: OakAsFan
Some links regarding the profit motive and the Vietnam War.

War Profiteering from Vietnam to Iraq

http://www.counterpunch.org/2003/12/11/war-profiteering-from-vietnam-to-iraq/

The U.S. Military has used civilian contractors in combat zones since the 1960’s

http://www.your-poc.com/u-s-military-used-civilian-contractors-combat-zones-since-1960s/


Sure, contractors had profits in mind, but I was specific about President Johnson. Their motives have nothing to do with his, so again, comparing apples to oranges.