Originally Posted by theking

I am former career military and some of the troops that I served with...and have remained in contact with...have served...and some are currently serving...in Afghanistan/Iraq...as well as some of their children...and I have spoken with and still speak with them from time to time. Not one that has served...or is currently serving ...in Afghanistan...has mentioned a word about a pipeline being built...let alone the bulk of the military is being used to protect a pipeline. I have not heard a word about this in any media...I am unable to find a word about it on the internet...and yet I am supposed to take your word that a pipeline is being built and the bulk of our military forces are being used to protect said pipeline.