AM, yes I understand how some of these decisions are made. Back room deals and the greasing of palms. Enough of that and yeah you end up with only one contractor capable of doing anything. Do you not think part of planning war scenarios and govt contracts in general shouldn't include lining up a multitude of contractors able to fill in? Why have all your marbles in one basket? Anyway, what I've posted is all old news. Contracts should go out for bidding, are supposed to go out for bidding and if a bidder cannot prove it can do the job then they are declined. Pretty simple and above board versus the appearances we now have. Supposedly the military had a plan for years. Was that plan a last second no bid contract with Halliburton you think?