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2008-10-18 India-Pakistan

Rebuffed by China, Pakistan May Seek I.M.F. Aid

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Posted by john frum 2008-10-18 15:50|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top

#1 I've got an idea. Pakistani Baluchistan is rich in minerals, and so is next door Iranian Baluchistan. If Iran got into a war with Israel and/or the US, Pakistan could take over Iranian Baluchistan, and not only get a lot of wealth, but finally end the Baluchis creating problems for both nations.

Posted by Anonymoose 2008-10-18 18:00|| 2008-10-18 18:00|| Front Page Top

#2 If they'd actually do something about terrorism aside from offering lip service with their hands out they might get somewhere.

Posted by hairodthedawg">hairodthedawg 2008-10-18 18:48|| http://www.hairofthedawg.info]">[http://www.hairofthedawg.info] 2008-10-18 18:48|| Front Page Top

#3 These folks need more F-16z

Posted by .5MT 2008-10-18 18:58|| www.cybernations.net]">[www.cybernations.net] 2008-10-18 18:58|| Front Page Top

#4 Hummm.... Ima bookmark dawgs site. Ran across this in the 1st half page:

A little more than a week ago, A Hamburger Today introduced the world to the Hamburger Fatty Melt, a burger with grilled cheese sandwiches as its bun.

Posted by .5MT 2008-10-18 19:02|| www.cybernations.net]">[www.cybernations.net] 2008-10-18 19:02|| Front Page Top

#5 "Pakistan's crumbling economy"

If you'd quite funding the Talibunnies, you'd have plenty of money, Asif.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2008-10-18 19:50|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2008-10-18 19:50|| Front Page Top

#6 Economic hardship has been mounting across Pakistan for several months. Electricity shortages have become so dire that even middle-class families in big cities have to ration supply, with power cuts for 12 of every 24 hours, with one hour on, and one hour off. Food prices have soared, making some basics, even flour, too expensive for the poorest to afford.

Some how I missed that over the last few months. The Land of the Pure now has too many weapons and not enough food. What say you all: more raids into Afghanistan, or more fighting at home?

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-10-18 19:55|| 2008-10-18 19:55|| Front Page Top

#7 If Pakistan would stop spending more than half their budget on the military, they might be able to pay for oil and food.

Posted by john frum 2008-10-18 20:03|| 2008-10-18 20:03|| Front Page Top

#8 will provide an opportunity for Islamic militants to capitalize on rising poverty and frustration.

Funny, that's exactly what the very same people have been saying about Paleos for the last 20 years.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2008-10-18 23:01|| 2008-10-18 23:01|| Front Page Top

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