US endorses Pakistan's democracy drama

oh yeah here is the link

http://www.khilafah.com/home/category.php?DocumentID=4957&TagID=1

US endorses Pakistan’s democracy drama

In the past week, numerous Pakistani officials have described the impending Indian sponsored election in occupied Kashmir as a drama. But what has escaped the attention of all of these officials is that their leader, General Musharraf has been enacting a similar drama. The final act of installing himself as a powerful dictator in civilian garb is scheduled to take place in the forthcoming general elections in October. Both Musharraf and Vajpayee are using the slogan of democracy to suppress popular dissent and retain power in Pakistan and occupied Kashmir.

Throughout his tenure, General Musharraf has used the term ‘real democracy’ to justify a host of despotic actions such as using the state apparatus to rig the outcome of the referendum, make unprecedented constitutional changes, enshrine a role for the military in civil government, ban political activity, intimidate politicians etc. But worst of all, General Musharraf has given a solemn pledge that no future government can reverse the American inspired reforms for Pakistan, especially those related to economy and ruling.

On the 20th of August, General Musharraf told Mr Paul Charier, Advisor to the IMF Managing Director that he would make sure that there was a continuity of reforms even after the new elected government took over as a result of October polls. So it should come as no surprise to find the US endorsing a dictator like Musharraf. On the 22nd of August the US President George Bush praised Musharraf and said, ‘President Musharraf is still tight with us.’ Similarly, America is supporting India’s attempts at placating its Muslim population in Kashmir by holding elections. It is hard to imagine that the Kashmiris will be able to express their opinions freely given the presence of over half a million Indian troops.

America the leading advocator of democracy knows this but chooses to remain quite, so as not to upset its newfound strategic partner India. America’s duplicity towards democracy is not just limited to Pakistan and Kashmir. America is attempting to invade Iraq with one pretext the establishment of democracy to the country, while at the same time she remains quiet over the autocratic regimes including Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia. In fact, since September 11, the West’s hypocrisy towards promoting democracy in the Muslim world clearly demonstrates that Western nations are only concerned about protecting their interests.

If the Muslim world really wants to enjoy fair and free elections, hold rulers accountable, live by a constitution that is based upon Islam then the ummah must work for the restoration of the Khilafah Rashidah. Calling for democracy is not only a waste of time, but in practice it is merely a drama designed to fool the ummah and subjugate her to the will of western powers.

Ok then!

Actually, there are certain checks on the president in the new system... Also, the President has very few powers as compared to the Prime Minister, so I dont see how Musharaf is harnasing all powers for himself...

Re: US endorses Pakistan's democracy drama

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*Originally posted by clubber lang: *
If the Muslim world really wants to enjoy fair and free elections, hold rulers accountable, live by a constitution that is based upon Islam then the ummah must work for the restoration of the Khilafah Rashidah. Calling for democracy is not only a waste of time, but in practice it is merely a drama designed to fool the ummah and subjugate her to the will of western powers.

yeah but arent you folks lookin to find endorsement from some "ansar" as well :)

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*Originally posted by Adnan Ahmed: *
the President has very few powers as compared to the Prime Minister, so I dont see how Musharaf is harnasing all powers for himself...
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I read it in a letter to the editor in Dawn: If the master of the house (Busharraf in this case) gives the key of the kitchen to the cook, and the cook runs the affairs of the kitchen, he doesn't become master of kitchen. He still remains under tight control of his Master (President in this case)

The 'cook' needs to make sure that the mehman and mezban are happy with what he is cooking. If not, then the 'critics' can indeed ruin his/her career.

2b, the point is that busharraf has the ultimate authority and has not really devolved his powers, but just give others the power to run a few of them, but subject to his ultimate and supereme leadership qualities of judging them. And thanx for agreeing that the PM and cabinet are nothing but the cook mentioned in the above simili.

clubber lang, provide the link to this article. These are not your words ;)
I couldnt find this article on khilafah dot com pee kay :D

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2b, the point is that busharraf has the ultimate authority and has not really devolved his powers, but just give others the power to run a few of them, but subject to his ultimate and supereme leadership qualities of judging them. And thanx for agreeing that the PM and cabinet are nothing but the cook mentioned in the above simili.
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dhir, you may indeed be right. However, having seen the sham democracies of the past, I am willing to give the current set-up with the NSC time to prove itself.

If Pakistan can imrove education/literacy rate, reduce poverty, imrove the economic growth prospects, then this would be good start.

Let's see what happens in the next 3-4 years time.

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*Originally posted by dhir: *

I read it in a letter to the editor in Dawn: If the master of the house (Busharraf in this case) gives the key of the kitchen to the cook, and the cook runs the affairs of the kitchen, he doesn't become master of kitchen. He still remains under tight control of his Master (President in this case)
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And whats wrong with that? As long as the master doesn't punish his cook unjustly; thats where the checks come in.

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*Originally posted by dhir: *
2b, the point is that busharraf has the ultimate authority and has not really devolved his powers, but just give others the power to run a few of them, but subject to his ultimate and supereme leadership qualities of judging them. And thanx for agreeing that the PM and cabinet are nothing but the cook mentioned in the above simili.
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You have a better idea as to how we can prevent more would be Nawaz/Bhutto types from running the country? Or would you prefer a repeat of the "failed decade?"

US was quick to point the most famous oxymoron of the decade : 'Good Talibans', whereas promoting a even greater oxymoron : 'Democratic Dictator' to their own ends. No wonder US supports an Oxymoron to its own advantage.

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*Originally posted by dhir: *
US was quick to point the most famous oxymoron of the decade : 'Good Talibans', whereas promoting a even greater oxymoron : 'Democratic Dictator' to their own ends. No wonder US supports an Oxymoron to its own advantage.
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Well, regardless of your rantings, Pakistan cant afford to allow the Politicians free reign. A controled Democracy is better then none at all.