TNX, Harry.
Yep, the lack of confidence or support or whatever of the "government" is a biggie.
I look at the 'stan and I see no solid, central government as far back as Marco Polo and further. I had two students from the 'stan, and they were different as to their view of the central government, such as it was or wasn't.
My Vee students in the A-37 were mostly pilots that wanted to bomb the VC and North Vee invaders. However, they were very distrustful of the existing regime. They also could see the average "man on the street" attitude toward the Saigon government.
Lottsa aspects concerning insurgency and how to "help" a good cause. I was there and I still can't figure out how I could have helped.
Gums sends...