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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Picture of the Day























A map produced by the BBC suggests only 38% of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and surrounding areas is under full government control.....

(BBC) "Hundreds of thousands of people are fleeing fighting in Pakistan's north-west as the army continues its operation to eliminate Taleban militants....."

Two thoughts: 1) It doesn't matter who the general in Afghanistan is if this gaping sore to the east keeps leaking instability.

2) Pakistan ain't Grenada. Unlike most US interventions/CIA influence operations, Pakistan is a HUGE country of 170 million.

2 Comments:

  • Perhaps a Papal visit would help? The Pashtun will see the error of their ways, start growing Monsanto crops and enjoy shopping at Walmart.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 12:13 PM  

  • You make a good point. You know a place is a shithole when the tribal regions have 25 million people and no Walmart.

    By Blogger mikevotes, at 1:24 PM  

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