Posted on 01/31/2010 11:10:01 PM PST by myknowledge
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- If the death of Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud is confirmed, his successor could be a military strategist or suicide bomb instructor, a report says.
Both Wali ur-Rehman, known as the chief military strategist, and Qari Hussain, chief instructor for suicide bombers, rank high on the Taliban hierarchy, The New York Times reports.
While Mehsud's death could set off a power struggle within the group, the report said it may be only a short one. A brief succession struggle came after Baitullah Mehsud, the previous leader, was killed last August in a similar drone attack.
(Excerpt) Read more at upi.com ...
Can we volunteer Obama?
When you mean power struggle, do you mean two guys yelling “No seriously, you are much better suited for the job! I offer my allegiance to you and would like to stay at least 1000 meters from you at all times.”
Let’s hope they call a big leaders’ mtg to decide, and that we can “visit” them with a series of explosions to send them off to Satan
Bowling for ragheads! They set um up , we knock um down.....
I love it ! Next!
A suicide bomb instructor? We should invite him to give us a personal demonstration of his awesome technique.
LOL!
I think you nailed the objective of the US/CIA perfectly!
Or accidentally blow himself up in front of his cadres.
Seems a second strike is in order. Eliminate the first and second echelon of leadership and the Taliban will slow down a bit.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.