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To: TheDon
Pakistan supports the Taliban, who see themselves not as part of a distinctive Afgan state so much as a cornerstone of pan-Islamic alliance. In fact the main opposition group in Afghanistan are fighting to preserve a distinctively Afgan state. As for Pakistan, it's in an arms race with India, where nationalists recently took control through elections. India detonated nuclear devices and Pakistan followed along, but the devices were small and they have no effective delivery vehicles -- ie these were tests to save face and preserve national pride but they weren't part of on ongoing and successful program in the development of a credible nuclear threat. Maybe before you float breezy suggestions about nuclear war you might want to check up on some basic facts.
6 posted on 09/12/2001 7:53:09 PM PDT by ConsistentLibertarian
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To: ConsistentLibertarian
I think they announced a little while ago that Pakistan is "on board" with the US.
7 posted on 09/12/2001 7:55:33 PM PDT by Aggie Mama
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To: ConsistentLibertarian
Maybe before you pontificate with your vast wisdom you should realize it is based on half-vast knowledge and even less judgment.

It is obvious from your rancid little post that you are ignorant of the facts on the ground, as well as the realpolitik of South Asia.

Before anyone should give you the time of day, you need to explain why it is that Pakistan and India both are in the corner of the US right now. Its true. Read it and weep, twerp.

30 posted on 09/12/2001 8:17:18 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard
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To: ConsistentLibertarian
Maybe before you float breezy suggestions about nuclear war you might want to check up on some basic facts.

My aren't we rather arrogant tonight. Everything you stated is public knowledge, but thanks for letting us know that you know it. My offer still stands.

37 posted on 09/12/2001 8:22:03 PM PDT by TheDon
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