[AnotherUnixGeek]

I’ve been to Pakistan, and Obama doesn’t have the same pronunciation for Pakistan that Pakistanis have.

So have I (and didn't enjoy the experience). Obama's pronunciation is closer to that which Pakistanis use even if not native-speaker correct. I don't think there's anything wrong with trying to get a name right - there are plenty of good reasons not to like Obama.

[John W]

This is where you started the Obama defense:

“Actually Obama is using the correct pronunciation for “Pakistan” ...”

Now:

“Obama’s pronunciation is closer to that which Pakistanis use even if not native-speaker correct.”

Just for the record.

[savedbygrace]

To my hearing, there’s enough of a difference that 0 sounds like he’s trying to effect an accent, but not quite getting it.