2007-07-18 15:26:40 · 8 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, there are actually terrorist there and he really doesn't want to hurt his Bin Laden buddy.
2007-07-18 15:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by Herr Raging Boehner. 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
From what I understand, Pakistan has been doing a pretty decent job of rooting these dirt bags out. They are constantly under a lot of pressure from both sides along the Afghan/Pakistan border. It's no haven for the terrorists.
If necessary, I'm sure we will assist Pakistan if the terrorists in this area become too big a problem for them to handle.
Remember, Pakistan has had a lot of problems recently with these militants, too. Hostages in a Mosque, suicide bombers, etc.
2007-07-18 22:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Last I saw on Monday, Bush is going after 'hearts and minds' in Pakistan... to the tune of $750 million.
"The United States plans to pour $750 million of aid into Pakistan’s tribal areas over the next five years as part of a “hearts and minds” campaign to win over this lawless region from Qaeda and Taliban militants."
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/16/world/asia/16pakistan.html?th&emc=th
Personally, I'd lay pretty good odds that they won't love us for it; they won't even respect us in the morning. How much of that money will quickly fall into terrorists' hands and, in turn, be used to fund terrorism against US? Can someone explain the logic in this and which side Bush is on?
2007-07-18 22:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by sagacious_ness 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Doubtful. The terrain is much too unforgiving than Afghanistan or Iraq.
And besides, didn't we give Pakistan NUCLEAR technology?
2007-07-18 22:51:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We subsidize Musharraf. He is in power only because of the United States.
2007-07-18 22:30:43 · answer #5 · answered by buzzfeedbrenny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only to get any of the bad guys hiding there
2007-07-18 22:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by Constitutional Watchdog 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No because democrats would whine too much. It's unfortunate too because that is where OBL is hiding.
2007-07-18 22:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by Granny Gruntz 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Libs don't understand that this is all about world domination. First, the AM airwaves. Then the world.
2007-07-18 22:30:37 · answer #8 · answered by JonB 5 · 0⤊ 5⤋