Quote Originally Posted by Psycho4Bud
"Russia tried to take Afghanistan"....that's the key phrase. We are getting rid of an element that 80%+ of the country wanted removed. Not to mention allowing them to set up their own government, build a military. Things that Russia never considered.

They wouldn't stand from going from one master to another; Russia was an empire builder while we are helping them build their own country. They have a Constitution in place that THEY voted on...likewise Government officials that they voted in.

Have a good one!:s4:
So, we're not empire building? Let's be truthful here. The only reason we are in Afghanistan is to protect the Uno-Cal pipeline going through the country. The Oil coming out of the northern regions needs to be piped to Packistan and on to the sea. The route through Afghanistan is the shortest and thusly the least expensive, Capiche?