[lmr]

I know what people have said, but I really think Musharaaf is an ally to the United States. I think some elements in Pakistan may hate us, but overall, the people of Pakistan want to become a modern islamic state.

[Tree of Liberty]

modernity and Islam (at least as described in the Koran) are mutually exclusive. They must abandon, or at least only pay lip service, to one or the other.

[Born in a Rage]

I know what people have said, but I really think Musharaaf is an ally to the United States. I think some elements in Pakistan may hate us, but overall, the people of Pakistan want to become a modern islamic state.

I hope so. I'm sure he'll want us to help Pakistan and India with the whole Kashmir situation - which I'm not really up to speed on, ttytt.