tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933492189971580254.post7274242318180062262..comments2023-10-03T10:02:52.466-07:00Comments on Beginning To Wonder: PakistanAnnPWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03000266326521331935noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933492189971580254.post-62621529660641526462007-11-06T09:22:00.000-08:002007-11-06T09:22:00.000-08:00Here's a plan - do nothing right now but continue ...Here's a plan - do nothing right now but continue to support Musharaf. Then, 20 years from now, George P. Bush can wage war on Musharaf based on all the things he did back in '07 (and probably '08). Democrats who won't go along (in 2027 & 2028) will be criticized for supporting a ruthless dictator.Freewheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882672545710899282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933492189971580254.post-76584140383180135222007-11-06T08:40:00.000-08:002007-11-06T08:40:00.000-08:00I think the people of Pakistan already resent us, ...I think the people of Pakistan already resent us, RB, which is why Musharaf is in so much trouble - he is widely seen in his country as a puppet of the US. We are going to have SOOOO much work to do to repair our standing in the world once Bush is gone.AnnPWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000266326521331935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933492189971580254.post-90380595211954251712007-11-06T08:31:00.000-08:002007-11-06T08:31:00.000-08:00Yeah, here is a nuclear country that has supposedl...Yeah, here is a nuclear country that has supposedly leaked nuclear secrets, led by a leader who got into power by a coup, then has become our ally, and suspended its own constitution and put martial law into place.<BR/><BR/>Democracy? Liberty?<BR/><BR/>So, how does this help our ally fight Al Qaeda, who is currently based there when they only seem to be jailing lawyers and jusges who oppose the illegal action? There's some of that democracy and liberty we are spreading.<BR/><BR/>The people of Pakistan our going to resent us if this continues. They will essentially see this as them losing their freedoms so we can keep ours, specifically in that region.Ricky Boneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03556443794517659524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933492189971580254.post-73519089194266856342007-11-06T08:21:00.000-08:002007-11-06T08:21:00.000-08:00That it is, freewheel, that it is. Unfortunately, ...That it is, freewheel, that it is. Unfortunately, my outrage meter broke a long time ago. The hilzoy article does a very good job of explaining what a difficult position we are in, thanks to the Bush Administration, and why those steps you suggested aren't likely to be taken.AnnPWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03000266326521331935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7933492189971580254.post-84931708164018219582007-11-06T08:12:00.000-08:002007-11-06T08:12:00.000-08:00It's really deplorable that Bush hasn't frozen U.S...It's really deplorable that Bush hasn't frozen U.S. aid to Pakistan, sought U.N. sanctions, or taken any other action of consequence. This powergrab is not intended to stop the terrorists -- it's intended to stop the moderates from winning a democratic election! Moreover, we (American taxpayers) are funding this dictator! It's outrageous.Freewheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05882672545710899282noreply@blogger.com