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Boris
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« on: August 01, 2007, 02:56:23 PM »

Not only would such action result in immense international repercussions, but, as Ernest mentioned, we would risk toppling Musharraf, who would be seen as immensely weak. And I doubt moving large amounts of troops into Pakistan to search for Bin Laden would be very popular among the Pakistani public. Pissing off a nation with questionable stability that has nuclear weapons is not a good idea.

That's not to say we shouldn't go after Al Qaeda in Pakistan. Why not use CIA Hunter-Killer teams or SAD forces so it can be done covertly?
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Boris
boris78
Junior Chimp
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« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2007, 03:04:01 PM »

At least he's attempting to show a spine.  That's worth some credit. 

I really hate political codewords such as "spine" when they're used to describe actual policy. When fighting terrorism, there is no such thing as having a spine, or lack thereof. It's all about making smart or dumb decisions. Firing a cruise missile into a Sudanese 'weapons factory' may have taken a spine, but in the end it hurt us. Invading Iraq may have taken a 'spine,' but the net result will perhaps be irreparable damage to this country. If not handled properly, invading Pakistan could have a similar effect.
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Boris
boris78
Junior Chimp
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Posts: 7,098
United Kingdom


Political Matrix
E: -1.55, S: -4.52

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« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2007, 06:02:27 PM »


OMG I GET IT THEYRE NAMES ARE SIMILKAR LOLOLOLOL

Jesus Fucking Christ people, didn't that get old like a year ago?
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