Re: Musharaf - Pro-american? think again
I don't think Bush is remotely concerned about leaving a good legacy. There is no chance of that, its too late for such thought. Republicans in general are confused whether to be pro-war (by starting another one) or keep distance from Bush. War haters are more likely to vote for the Democrates, so republicans best best may be a pro-war candidate, like Gulliani. In this equation, Bush would probably welcome international confrontations and war fronts. His only problem is, that marines are stuck in Iraq and afghanistan. But a timely capture of OBL can win them some votes and how best to achieve that, then to force Musharaf to let US army in the tribal areas. If Musharaf refuses, they would like BB to do it for them. All this proves one thing for sure, Musharaf aint nobody's pet. He may be greedy of power, but I do not think he is a traitor. Infact what he has done so far for the country, proves that he can be a good leader, if not aggitated or pushed by the opposition. Being an army general, he certainly has tantrum, but he appointed the right people under his administration. First time we had a scientist, on a position of Science and Tech ministry, a genuine financial expert as finance minister (now PM) and so on. He did not try to drive everything himself (like Zia).
Good Point.