London-based Erinys has so far scored $136 million for its effort in securing Iraq’s precious oil reserves.
Prostitution is called “the world’s oldest profession”. Can war profiteering be considered the second oldest? Ever since the first king from anitquity called upon his subjects to make weapons to attack a neighbouring tribe or kingdom, someone was making a handsome profit.
Now, a defence industry is necessary, but for defense! Six years after the lies that brought the USA into Iraq, many war profiteers have made out like the proverbial bandits. Business Pundit lists for our reading pleasure the 25 most vicious Iraq War profiteers. All your favourites are up there including Dick Cheney’s former company, Haliburton.
