Another one bites the dust...

[wez]

Bhutto's assassination reminder of common dangers: PM

27 Dec 2007, 2032 hrs IST,PTI

 

 

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday expressed deep shock over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, saying that the incident is a "reminder" of the common dangers faced in the sub-continent.

 

"The manner of her going is a reminder of the common dangers that our region faces from cowardly acts of terrorism and of the need to eradicate this dangerous threat," he said in a statement from Goa.

 

Terming that the people of Pakistan suffered a grievous blow, ?Singh said he was deeply shocked and horrified to hear of the heinous assassination of Mrs Benazir Bhutto".

 

"Mrs Bhutto was no ordinary political leader, but one who left a deep imprint on her time and age," PM's Media Adviser Sanjaya Baru quoted Singh as saying.

 

 

R.I.P. Benazir Bhutto

 

May Pakistans nukes never detonate...

[wez]

I'm leaning towards the current PM, whateverthehellhisnameis, as being responsible. He was a bit uppity not too long ago and decided to arrest, beat and imprison the countries lawyers and other educated people who could speak. This is our staunch alli in the war on terror... yeah, good one.

[eddo]

He was a bit uppity not too long ago and decided to arrest, beat and imprison the countries lawyers

 

I wish we had politicians that were that uppity...

[wez]

I wish we had politicians that were that uppity...

 

Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it. ~ No idea

 

 

Was pretty funny though.. Most lawyers stink, glad I dropped out the early 90's.

 

DISCLAIMER: No offense to any Law school students named Tori.

 

I would still like to get that law degree just for the fun of it.. I just might..

[ImWithStupid]

I believe that this is a conspiracy by the Bush administration. I think that after planting the explosives in the World Trade Center, and creating a hurricane to wipe out the minorities in a, below sea level, city in New Orleans, they decided to target Pakistan to convince them to continue to assist in the war on terrorism.

 

The Bush administration felt that Pakistan was getting soft on terrorism. The Bush administration told Cheney that she was an attorney. We all know what Cheney does to attorneys.

 

Dick Cheney is the gunman on the grassy knowl, in Pakistan.

[hugo]

It's the Taliban or Al-Queda. Bhutto had just spoken out harshly against the Taliban. The enemy of our enemy is our friend. We need to deal with Pakistan's leader and remain on good terms.

[wez]

Seems now Scotland yard is going to send in James Bond to help with the investigation as the government wants to prove they weren't involved. Whatever f ckers.

[wez]

It's the Taliban or Al-Queda. Bhutto had just spoken out harshly against the Taliban. The enemy of our enemy is our friend. We need to deal with Pakistan's leader and remain on good terms.

 

 

 

Only that makes 0 sense.. If the current PM was such a staunch alli and looking to flush Al Qaida out, why didn't they assasinate him years ago?

[eddo]

Only that makes 0 sense.. If the current PM was such a staunch alli and looking to flush Al Qaida out, why didn't they assasinate him years ago?

 

because he doesn't make a habit out of sticking his head out of a car during transport...

[hugo]

Only that makes 0 sense.. If the current PM was such a staunch alli and looking to flush Al Qaida out, why didn't they assasinate him years ago?

 

They have tried, at least four times. He is not as stupid as Bhutto. Don't see him sticking his head out much in public

[snafu]

It's the Taliban or Al-Queda. Bhutto had just spoken out harshly against the Taliban. The enemy of our enemy is our friend. We need to deal with Pakistan's leader and remain on good terms.

 

Also as the news reported it, we were streaming her viable intelligence of assassination attempts on her life from the Al –Queda but it went unheeded.

[hugo]

Also as the news reported it, we were streaming her viable intelligence of assassination attempts on her life from the Al ?Queda but it went unheeded.

Bhutto was a dumbass.

[wez]

Bhutto was a dumbass.

 

 

Hahahaha.. I don't think thats why..

 

 

Who stood to gain most? Why would Al Qaida care who was in power? They sure make a good excuse for Mussarif though. You know, if Pakistan is supposedly the new Al Qaida safe haven, what the f ck are we doing? Same stupid sh t we've always done it appears.. Toss diversions to hide our motives..

 

If Mussarif wanted to get Al Qaida, as he obviously would if they were trying to kill him, why aren't we storming the hills of Pakistan?

 

Perhaps Al Qaida is a joke and make a good phantom scapegoat for running amok on the world..

[snafu]

She was leaning toward a democratic Pakistan. Also we were sharing intelligence on Al-Queda. I believe it was her help that thwarted the attempt of Al-Queda to hijack those 10 airplanes and crash them in London.

[Old Salt]

I'm leaning towards the current PM, whateverthehellhisnameis, as being responsible. He was a bit uppity not too long ago and decided to arrest, beat and imprison the countries lawyers and other educated people who could speak. This is our staunch alli in the war on terror... yeah, good one.

Actually, that's the country's president you're thinking of. Musharref. Bhutto was running of Prime Minister - a different office.

[Anna Perenna]

Actually, as I understand it, when assassinated Bhutto was the Presidential opposition leader - she was Prime Minister (twice) but that was back in the late 80's and early 90's.

 

Anyway, moving along:

 

This whole issue is so fraught with side effects and so contentious, it's hard to understand exactly what's going on.

 

But I just don't think Musharraf is behind it - he's experienced his own assassination attempts for being openly anti Al Qaeda and Bhutto's assassination doesn't actually help his position at all.

 

I know that he is the General, and I understand that this makes him seem suspicious when the Pakistani military steer fairly clear of the western Pushun territory where the Taliban and Al Qaeda are known to congregate - but I also know that there is a large 'religiously sympathetic' contingent in the military that Musharraf possibly has little or no control over.

 

Does anyone think for sure (or maybe) that the military was behind her assassination?

 

I don't know much about Sharif, but I am not discounting his involvement at this point.

 

I'm also confused as to why Al Qaeda haven't come out and claimed responsibility - if they are responsible, that is. Normally, they would, yes? Perhaps they want Musharraf to look guilty, so that he will lose the election and a more 'religiously sympathetic' leader will be elected.

 

I almost hope Bhutto's son doesn't win, because the family curse will probably result in his early death......

 

I'm not even going to think about the nukes and the situation with India at this point, because that's just too scary to contemplate.

 

p.s. I just want to state that I think Bhutto was a great, brave woman. I don't understand how anyone can call her a 'dumbass' considering her education, and her accomplishments.

[snafu]

Actually, as I understand it, when assassinated Bhutto was the Presidential opposition leader - she was Prime Minister (twice) but that was back in the late 80's and early 90's.

 

Anyway, moving along:

 

This whole issue is so fraught with side effects and so contentious, it's hard to understand exactly what's going on.

 

But I just don't think Musharraf is behind it - he's experienced his own assassination attempts for being openly anti Al Qaeda and Bhutto's assassination doesn't actually help his position at all.

 

I know that he is the General, and I understand that this makes him seem suspicious when the Pakistani military steer fairly clear of the western Pushun territory where the Taliban and Al Qaeda are known to congregate - but I also know that there is a large 'religiously sympathetic' contingent in the military that Musharraf possibly has little or no control over.

 

Does anyone think for sure (or maybe) that the military was behind her assassination?

 

I don't know much about Sharif, but I am not discounting his involvement at this point.

 

I'm also confused as to why Al Qaeda haven't come out and claimed responsibility - if they are responsible, that is. Normally, they would, yes? Perhaps they want Musharraf to look guilty, so that he will lose the election and a more 'religiously sympathetic' leader will be elected.

 

I almost hope Bhutto's son doesn't win, because the family curse will probably result in his early death......

 

I'm not even going to think about the nukes and the situation with India at this point, because that's just too scary to contemplate.

 

p.s. I just want to state that I think Bhutto was a great, brave woman. I don't understand how anyone can call her a 'dumbass' considering her education, and her accomplishments.

 

 

I think your right. It is confusing but I think thats why Al-Queada hasn't taken credit for it. They want us to believe it was the Pakistani government. Look at the results. You have rioting and finger pointing everywhere in Pakistan. They gotta make a big deal whether it was a bullet, shrapnel or a head injury. The only thing I can see being a benefit of a bullet is it being traceable (or so one media outlet claimed) Other than that the whole attack was done in tandem by one group.

[hugo]

Sri Lanka's leader was just saved by a boy scout.

[Anna Perenna]

Sri Lanka's leader was just saved by a boy scout.

 

Woot!

 

I just read that, too:

 

The Associated Press: Boy Scout Saves Leader of the Maldives

[Anna Perenna]

I think your right. It is confusing but I think thats why Al-Queada hasn't taken credit for it. They want us to believe it was the Pakistani government. Look at the results. You have rioting and finger pointing everywhere in Pakistan. They gotta make a big deal whether it was a bullet, shrapnel or a head injury. The only thing I can see being a benefit of a bullet is it being traceable (or so one media outlet claimed) Other than that the whole attack was done in tandem by one group.

 

I really don't feel qualified to even speculate at this point, which makes the whole situation even scarier.

 

I just hope the country can find some stability, and soon, and that if Al Qaeda did assassinate her, that their plan doesn't come to fruition, whatever it is.

 

Because Pakistan has nukes, Israel has nukes, and so does India. It's not going to be pretty when and if the hits the fan!

[RegisteredAndEducated]

I thought this was another lyrics post.

[wez]

Interesting story in the paper yesterday.. Musharraf says U.S. troops would "certainly" be considered "invaders" if they were to enter Pakistan to fight Al Qaida. He says, "I challenge anybody coming into our mountains. They would regret that day". Musharraf says US troops are not welcome to join the fight against Al Qaida on Pakistani soil.

 

 

This is our buddy? I think Osama is swimming at his palace right now...

 

The headline read.. U.S. told to stay out of Pakistan

[hugo]

Interesting story in the paper yesterday.. Musharraf says U.S. troops would "certainly" be considered "invaders" if they were to enter Pakistan to fight Al Qaida. He says, "I challenge anybody coming into our mountains. They would regret that day". Musharraf says US troops are not welcome to join the fight against Al Qaida on Pakistani soil.

 

 

This is our buddy? I think Osama is swimming at his palace right now...

 

Musharraf is between a rock and a hard place. The vast majority of Pakistanians do not want our army on their soil.. Even a dictator must give some credence to the wishes of his citizens.

[wez]

Musharraf is between a rock and a hard place. The vast majority of Pakistanians do not want our army on their soil.. Even a dictator must give some credence to the wishes of his citizens.

 

Do you see any chance he may have motives in alignment with Al Qaida and is possibly even protecting them? Maybe allowing them to commit an assassination of someone who may be more U.S. friendly?

 

I certainly wouldn't want us invading anyone.. but things don't seem right. He aint doing crap to fight Al Qaida..

 

Makes me also think we must be upping the pressure on him.. Why would he just all the sudden start saying crap like that?

[snafu]

Well we haven't been able to go into Pakistian from day one. That's why we haven't gotten Bin Laden. We have no leagl cause to invade that country. That's why its so obsurd people think we can go marching into any country we want.