[tarheelswamprat]

I believe that the Bush administration has been pushing for this deal.

That doesn't exactly clear anything up, FreeReign.

See post #15.

While that may explain the how and why of this policy shift, it offers no assurance as to whether it is wise.

This is the same Bush Administration and US State Department that believes accomodating and rewarding Hamas, Hezbollah, Fatah, etc. and forcing Israel to accept a Palestinian state will bring about "stability" and "peace".

It is also the same Bush Administration and US State Department that believes they can negotiate the Iranian regime into giving up their nuclear weapons. Their track record in these sorts of matters does not inspire confidence.

[FreeReign]

While that may explain the how and why of this policy shift, it offers no assurance as to whether it is wise.

You want assurances? You do realize this is a war, right?

Anyway the first positive result from this deal is Musharraf's move into Waziristan.

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