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2004-03-19 Afghanistan/South Asia

Pakistan gives al-Qaeda a deadline. Really.

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Posted by Dan Darling 2004-03-19 1:31:10 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Relax. I knew we were in good hands when I saw that Pakistani army guy with a motorcycle helmet manning the m60 on the back of that jeep (CNN footage).

Posted by Rafael 2004-3-19 1:51:17 AM|| 2004-3-19 1:51:17 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 Kill them all....NOW!!!! If they escape, you'll have lost what information they have anyway..... Just keep pluggin' away at 'em, until they're all gone.

Posted by Danny 2004-3-19 1:52:03 AM|| 2004-3-19 1:52:03 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm actually optimistic on this. I think the Paks want Al ZwaHairBear alive, but realise they lack the ability to forcibly snatch him. This is their one shot. Once refused, they turn the place into a smoldering ash heap and call in the forensics team.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2004-3-19 2:10:41 AM|| 2004-3-19 2:10:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 ugh

Posted by Damn_Proud_American 2004-3-19 2:27:26 AM|| [http://brighterfuture.blogspot.com] 2004-3-19 2:27:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 WTF?? If you have your boot on their throat why in Jeebus name would you let them up??

Posted by JerseyMike 2004-3-19 6:29:25 AM|| 2004-3-19 6:29:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 Because you're caught between a rock (the US) and a hard place (Islamacists in your country, your security apparatus etc.)

Posted by rkb 2004-3-19 8:58:43 AM|| 2004-3-19 8:58:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Pak govt now says there are 300 to 400 resisting, and they ARE trying to break the cordon. Recommends checking back in in 48 hours.

Posted by Liberalhawk 2004-3-19 11:28:05 AM|| 2004-3-19 11:28:05 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 Perfect set-up for a JDAM Surprise. Let the US across the border JUST THIS ONCE, and then go in and clean up what's left. Of course, the Pakis may not want to do that kind of tweasers and sponge job, but it would be the best solution.

Posted by Old Patriot 2004-3-19 1:11:42 PM|| [http://users.codenet.net/mweather/default.htm] 2004-3-19 1:11:42 PM|| Front Page Top

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