What is the worth of blackmailed "friendship"

Skybird · 09-22-06, 05:55 AM

"Pakistan is our close and trustworthy ally."

So much for that.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5369198.stm

Is such a voluntary and enthusiastic ally really a close one, and trustworthy? Their security apparatus is infected with Taleban supporters, their territories along the borders is retreat ground for Taleban, they just gave up and were effectively defeated in the battle for the tribal regions in the West, Musharaf is no beloved leader, but a besieged leader whom very many Pakistani would prefer to see dead, and the country itself is not Western, but Islamic.

An ally looks different. Musharaf or not, high time to reconsider Pakistan's status on our buddy-list.

09-22-06, 05:55 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,635 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	What is the worth of blackmailed "friendship" "Pakistan is our close and trustworthy ally." So much for that. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5369198.stm Is such a voluntary and enthusiastic ally really a close one, and trustworthy? Their security apparatus is infected with Taleban supporters, their territories along the borders is retreat ground for Taleban, they just gave up and were effectively defeated in the battle for the tribal regions in the West, Musharaf is no beloved leader, but a besieged leader whom very many Pakistani would prefer to see dead, and the country itself is not Western, but Islamic. An ally looks different. Musharaf or not, high time to reconsider Pakistan's status on our buddy-list. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.