[Atilla_the_Hun]

This is global strategy; it breaks down to checking the real monster... CHINA. Don't forget what they (Chicoms) said a couple weeks ago about Taiwan see [http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-1516755,00.html ]. Paki's are 'tough' and threatening versus the vegan 'outsourcing' Indians. This is a tough game, but Bush decided the complaints from the Indians are less then the heat he wants to put on the Chicoms.

[Gengis Khan]

The Pakis are finally China's big time ally. And will remain so F-16s or no F-16s.

And anyway whats the difference, both China and US are arming the Pakis. Not much to choose from there.

[sukhoi-30mki]

Yep,the best way to counter China is by selling arms to it's oldest pal,Pakistan!!If you didn't know,the Pakis will be recieving 150 FC-1 fighters & 4 frigates from China along with these 24 F-16s.

[Cronos]

Paki's are 'tough' and threatening versus the vegan 'outsourcing' Indians.

Ah, the same, stupid conclusion drawn in the late 60s. And completely WRONG. The 'tough' and threatening Pakis lost THREE wars with the 'vegan' Indians. And they only fought three wars with India. The "tough" Pakis got their land dismembered by Indians in 1971 when India had to face threats from China as well. The "tough" Pakis got their butts kicked by the 'vegan' Indians when they tried their little Kargil adventure.

[Gengis Khan]

"This is a tough game, but Bush decided the complaints from the Indians are less then the heat he wants to put on the Chicoms."

Well Bush could have given us the F-16s if he wanted to really put some heat on the Chicoms. Pak is China's main ally and China will only be happy to have a look at Pakistans kitty.

BTW: Most Indians arnt vegans, its only a stereotype.....just like this "outsourcing" hype.