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To: mylife
That Bhutto "ripped off Pakistan to the tune of 1.5 billion dollars" is still not confirmed. You have to take into account that Pakistani politicians and military leaders seem to frequently set out to discredit one another (to be fair, not that far off from what American politicians do, but to a larger degree). Accusing a political rival or inconvenient leader on trumped up corruption charges isn't new in the 'third world.'

However, of the opinion that people went a bit to easy on her because she's pretty. Bhutto probably was corrupt or at least not the greatest leader, but looks bestowed admiration, and more crucially, media coverage.

Again, there are parallels in American government.

17 posted on 12/29/2007 3:14:28 PM PST by Jedi Master Pikachu ( What is your take on Acts 15:20 (abstaining from blood) about eating meat? Could you freepmail?)
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To: Jedi Master Pikachu

Valid points there. But Pakistan is essentially a feudal state.


19 posted on 12/29/2007 3:19:22 PM PST by CarrotAndStick (The articles posted by me needn't necessarily reflect my opinion.)
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To: Jedi Master Pikachu

They were convicted in Switzerland


21 posted on 12/29/2007 3:23:25 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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