Re: Signs of Weakness
How? by starting a civil war. When you have political parties supporting and strenghtening the same Mullahs, what can army and President do? Jamia Hafsa was formed in '92. It is not Musharraf's fault that they are still there in Islamabad. Opposition need to draw a clear line in where they support the President (economic reforms, fight against Al-Qaeda and extreminism) and disapprove him if they want in other issues. They would rather come on street, call names and act all immature trouble makers.
MWP,
I agree with your argument regarding the political support but have to disagree regarding Pak military not being responsible. Musharraf needed MMA support and ratification therefore the tacit approval to their policies in NWFP & Fata.
Mush had no qualms in bombing Baloch (Bugti) yet has serious reservations when dealing with these fundos, thats the root cause of the problem, State has to be fair when exercizing the maximum punishment ie state sponsored violence.