Wednesday, June 29, 2011

U.S. - Pakistan Relations Are Still Going Downhill

The unmanned Predator drone aircraft. Photograph: Sipa Press / Rex Features

US Message In Drone Strikes: If Pakistan Doesn't Take On Taliban, We Will -- Christian Science Monitor

The drone attacks Monday targeted militants in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region. The Pakistani military has promised its own offensive in the region, but no such operation has been launched.

US drone attacks targeting militants in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region Monday sent a “we told you” message to Pakistan’s leadership: If you won’t take on the Taliban and other extremists crossing over to fight in Afghanistan, we will.

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My Comment: Pakistan has gotten the message, and are now telling the Americans to leave. But what gets my goat is that they have the gall to say the following.

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