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2007-11-08 India-Pakistan

US says patience with Pakistan not 'never-ending'

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Posted by Fred 2007-11-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Pakistan

#1 Seems as though Bush is either posturing or building in plans for Iraq being a de facto US military base/staging area indefinitely.

Posted by gorb 2007-11-08 02:13|| 2007-11-08 02:13|| Front Page Top

#2 I think Bush thinks he's got Morticia in position to take the reins when Perv self-destructs. At this point it looks like Mr. President General is well on the way to a classic crash-and-burn, but I wouldn't count too heavily on the Bhuttos or the Sharifs. They resemble Khaleda and Hasina in Bangla too closely for my comfort.

And both of them make their alliances where they feel they're needed.

Posted by Fred 2007-11-08 08:59|| 2007-11-08 08:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Is there any way this isn't a train wreck?

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-11-08 09:01|| 2007-11-08 09:01|| Front Page Top

#4 I tend to agree with 2 and 3. Bhutto may be our best bet, but you cant count too heavily on her (and less on Sharif, IMO) And there really isnt a better alternative. In the long run, I still dont see Punjab/Sind going to the Islamists while the civilians rule, but I dont expect any effectiveness in taking on Swat/FATA/NWFP under them. Not that theres been much effectiveness under Perv. Which leaves the 64000 dollar q, what DO we do about the AQ leadership in NWFP? I suspect, as long as things are on the upswing in Afghanistan (whether they are and will be and why is another discussion) and theres no big AQ terror hits outside Afghanistan/Iraq, we just contain them, at least for some time.

short term, Im not sure how a pro-Bhutto strategy ties into US aid policy. She hasnt called for a cutoff of aid, has she? If Perv comes down even harder on her supporters, she will have to, no?

Posted by Liberalhawk 2007-11-08 09:31|| 2007-11-08 09:31|| Front Page Top

#5 Perv says 2/15/2008 is election day. We'll see.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2007-11-08 09:42|| 2007-11-08 09:42|| Front Page Top

#6 I think the way things are with Perv we have an open ended commitment to a bad situation in Afghanistan that will never get better as long as he is in power. Besides that, he seems to be losing his grip. I'm sure he could live quite comfortably in the south of France. He should get out while the getting is good.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2007-11-08 12:36|| 2007-11-08 12:36|| Front Page Top

#7 not never ending is a double negative....

Posted by 3dc 2007-11-08 13:29|| 2007-11-08 13:29|| Front Page Top

#8 not never ending is a double negative....

lol! I laughed till I cried.

Posted by Glaling Turkeyneck1651 2007-11-08 13:33|| 2007-11-08 13:33|| Front Page Top

#9 "You're doing a great job, Brownie!"

Posted by Perfesser 2007-11-08 14:02|| 2007-11-08 14:02|| Front Page Top

#10 NS: I think you meant to say : "Is this any way to run a train wreck?"

Posted by USN,Ret. 2007-11-08 14:44|| 2007-11-08 14:44|| Front Page Top

#11 I suspect, as long as things are on the upswing in Afghanistan (whether they are and will be and why is another discussion) and theres no big AQ terror hits outside Afghanistan/Iraq, we just contain them, at least for some time.

At least until the Marines arrive, and want a turn playing with the toys.

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2007-11-08 19:31|| 2007-11-08 19:31|| Front Page Top

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