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The DOT-111 rail cars used to transport Bakken crude are described as the "Ford Pinto of rail cars" due to their tendency to burst into flames during accidents. Despite these dangers, major railroads like BNSF continue to use them, and mainstream media outlets—many of which are sponsored by BNSF—rarely report on the risks. The segment concludes with a critique of PBS and other networks for suppressing information about the "pipelines on rails" to protect their corporate donors.
Afghanistan Pipeline Interests, Hamid Karzai Election Victory
The United Nations congratulated Hamid Karzai on his re-election in Afghanistan following the withdrawal of his primary opponent. The strategic importance of Afghanistan is linked to the proposed Unocal pipeline, intended to transport oil while bypassing Russian territory. Karzai's previous professional ties to the oil industry are highlighted as a factor in Western support for his administration.
