Ocotillo
11-15-2005, 09:54 PM
lengthy but good article (http://www.newyorker.com/printables/fact/051121fa_fact)
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Musharraf’s political position has been perilous ever since the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when he supported the United States; members of one group that Musharraf has singled out, Jaish e-Mohammed, attempted to assassinate him in December, 2003. The success of jihadi groups in providing earthquake relief have only strengthened their claims to legitimacy in Pakistan.
There have been a couple of attempts on Musharraf's life. There are extremist in Pakistan and members of Al Quada are rumored to be in the Pakistani intellegence. If Musharraf falls and extremist seize power, the bad guys just increased their chances of getting their hands on a nuke much quicker.
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Musharraf’s political position has been perilous ever since the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, when he supported the United States; members of one group that Musharraf has singled out, Jaish e-Mohammed, attempted to assassinate him in December, 2003. The success of jihadi groups in providing earthquake relief have only strengthened their claims to legitimacy in Pakistan.
There have been a couple of attempts on Musharraf's life. There are extremist in Pakistan and members of Al Quada are rumored to be in the Pakistani intellegence. If Musharraf falls and extremist seize power, the bad guys just increased their chances of getting their hands on a nuke much quicker.