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Politics : Formerly About Advanced Micro Devices
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To: tejek who wrote (364765)12/29/2007 4:55:54 PM
From: Brumar89  Read Replies (1) of 1574107
 
why would a president of the largest democracy in the world ally himself with a military dictator?

Why did FDR ally with Stalin? There was a really villainous dictator.

There aren't always angels around to choose our allies from.

In the case of Mushareff, he's almost certainly better than an Islamist pro-Taliban pro-Al Qaida dictator would be. However, you should be aware that it was the Bush administration that urged Benazir Bhutto to return to Pakistan to help restore democracy there in hopes that would strengthen the government. They also persuaded Mushareff to resign from the army and run for election.

Secondly, at one point do you begin to take stock and realize that all the billions you are sending this guy are doing little good?

Liberals always say our allies are worthless. In truth, they're always flawed. But usually better than our enemies.

The Taliban and al Qaida are resurgent. What the hell has Musharraf done?

Mushareff has helped us capture a number of Al Qaida leaders hiding in Pakistan - Abu Zubaydah and Khalid Sheikh Muhammed, who planned the 911 attack, for instance. His government isn't in control of its northwest provinces where Taliban and AQ. In fact, no Pakistani government ever has controlled this area. Its not for lack of trying. You can look up youtube videos of jihadis beheading captured Pakistani soldiers in this area.

Finally, why would you or anyone else believe that Musharraf would protect Bhutto who posed a threat to his control of Pakistan? Don't be so naive, Brumar.

The Wa Post had a story recently which said Mushareff and Bhutto were going to run on a united ticket. One as President, another as Prime Minister.
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