Comments on: Bush Administration Open To Giving Musharraf Asylum In The United States http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:24:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: bogglesthemind http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5170388 bogglesthemind Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:45:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5170388 Will he bring Imelda with him? Will he bring Imelda with him?

]]> By: dporter http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5170298 dporter Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:08:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5170298 <a href="http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=43605" rel="nofollow">Bush Covered up Musharraf ties with al Qaeda</a>, so Bush now needs to keep Musharraf where he can keep an eye on him. Maybe put Musharraf up at the Crawford Ranch? http://thelieshavenotimproved.blogspot.com/ Bush Covered up Musharraf ties with al Qaeda, so Bush now needs to keep Musharraf where he can keep an eye on him. Maybe put Musharraf up at the Crawford Ranch?

http://thelieshavenotimproved.blogspot.com/

]]> By: shaun http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169976 shaun Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169976 what a sack of sh!t - steps aside in order,so he says,to keep peace in pakistan for fear of riots,chaos and killing - so why then would the question of asylum come up? - obviously he is a target without bodyguards or his uniform - why would he be running scared? - snuggling up to bush and his vision of transforming the middle east maybe? - and a promoter of democracy in pakistan??? (as the chimp puts it) - he seized power in a military coup!!! - but then again,bush's idea of spreading democracy relies on overthrowing governments using the military - so i guess that we shouldn't be all that surprised. what a sack of sh!t – steps aside in order,so he says,to keep peace in pakistan for fear of riots,chaos and killing – so why then would the question of asylum come up? – obviously he is a target without bodyguards or his uniform – why would he be running scared? – snuggling up to bush and his vision of transforming the middle east maybe? – and a promoter of democracy in pakistan??? (as the chimp puts it) – he seized power in a military coup!!! – but then again,bush’s idea of spreading democracy relies on overthrowing governments using the military – so i guess that we shouldn’t be all that surprised.

]]> By: vinylspear http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169940 vinylspear Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:06:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169940 All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural propensities. Quote by Edmund Burke All men that are ruined, are ruined on the side of their natural propensities.

Quote by Edmund Burke

]]> By: MusicLover http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169876 MusicLover Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:37:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169876 It's so good that the US is willing to do that. If we're really lucky it'll work out a little better than the time we let the Shah of Iran hang out with us. It’s so good that the US is willing to do that. If we’re really lucky it’ll work out a little better than the time we let the Shah of Iran hang out with us.

]]> By: skeletonman http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169806 skeletonman Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:39:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169806 This is just great. This means that as of 1/20/09, we will have 2 retired dictators on our government dole (Dick Cheney being the 2nd). This is just great.

This means that as of 1/20/09, we will have 2 retired dictators on our government dole (Dick Cheney being the 2nd).

]]> By: sacopenapa http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169684 sacopenapa Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:34:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169684 ...of course they would! Nothing new on that statement! after all, the USA habour terrorists, paramilitary criminals and murderous dictators who hate Democracy! What is new???!!! …of course they would! Nothing new on that statement! after all, the USA habour terrorists, paramilitary criminals and murderous dictators who hate Democracy! What is new???!!!

]]> By: Paul W http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169614 Paul W Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:38:58 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169614 It's entirely fitting that Bush would give asylum to Musharraf, neither man has any respect for democracy or the rule of law. http://progressiveworldreview.com It’s entirely fitting that Bush would give asylum to Musharraf, neither man has any respect for democracy or the rule of law.

http://progressiveworldreview.com

]]> By: Max-1 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169612 Max-1 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:37:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169612 . <strong>If only America were as brave as Pakistan and IMPEACH... ... IF ONLY!!!</strong> . .

If only America were as brave as Pakistan and IMPEACH…
… IF ONLY!!!

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]]> By: Phenix http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169598 Phenix Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:19:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169598 Musharaf along with everybody who supported the Iraq War played a hand in Benazir Bhutto's death. Musharaf by not providing her protection from the Taliban and the George W. BUSHwhackers that intentionally planned to let the Taliban and Al Qeada escape into Pakistan, a country with nuclear weapons and their delivery systems. The Taliban ran into Pakistan when the Russians attaced decades before. I could have planned the counterattack against the Taliban and Al Qaeda better with purely American kick butt. There is no reason why the Taliban or Al Qaeda should have existed beyond 2002. Musharaf along with everybody who supported the Iraq War played a hand in Benazir Bhutto’s death. Musharaf by not providing her protection from the Taliban and the George W. BUSHwhackers that intentionally planned to let the Taliban and Al Qeada escape into Pakistan, a country with nuclear weapons and their delivery systems. The Taliban ran into Pakistan when the Russians attaced decades before.

I could have planned the counterattack against the Taliban and Al Qaeda better with purely American kick butt. There is no reason why the Taliban or Al Qaeda should have existed beyond 2002.

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169590 RUCerious Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:13:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169590 How about a trade, straight up, Bush for Mushy. On second thought, they'd have to take Cheney as well... How about a trade, straight up, Bush for Mushy.

On second thought, they’d have to take Cheney as well…

]]> By: stjack http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169564 stjack Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:18:39 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169564 <blockquote>Uosdwis Says: Could this turn out to be a Shah of Iran situation?</blockquote> Interesting question. certainly, musharraf was a somewhat of a counterweight to institutionalization of islamic fundamentalism. perhaps 'counterweight' is too strong a word. I have to admit I'm not familiar with the political leanings of the remaining opposition parties. will it be politically secular, like Turkey, or will it continue on its path toward full islamic statehood?

Uosdwis Says:

Could this turn out to be a Shah of Iran situation?

Interesting question. certainly, musharraf was a somewhat of a counterweight to institutionalization of islamic fundamentalism. perhaps ‘counterweight’ is too strong a word. I have to admit I’m not familiar with the political leanings of the remaining opposition parties. will it be politically secular, like Turkey, or will it continue on its path toward full islamic statehood?

]]> By: stjack http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169556 stjack Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:13:09 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169556 heads up, new mexico. musharraf might be bring some houseguests with him. i hear his 'nephew' might be staying in the 'guest house' by the 'property line'. heads up, new mexico. musharraf might be bring some houseguests with him. i hear his ‘nephew’ might be staying in the ‘guest house’ by the ‘property line’.

]]> By: moonsha http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169468 moonsha Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:47:36 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169468 Odd that a government that seems on the verge of exloding into chaos can still gather enough unity to impeach. Odd that a government that seems on the verge of exloding into chaos can still gather enough unity to impeach.

]]> By: BushHater http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169438 BushHater Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:36:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169438 I hear he's looking in Crawford. I hear he’s looking in Crawford.

]]> By: spencers mom http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169420 spencers mom Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:33:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169420 Perhaps Bush, Cheney and Musharraf can all go to <strong>an asylum </strong>together. Just make sure you keep Cheney isolated, and have lots of bright, shiny objects to keep Bush occupied. Soon, a drooling McStain can join them. PEACE Perhaps Bush, Cheney and Musharraf can all go to an asylum together. Just make sure you keep Cheney isolated, and have lots of bright, shiny objects to keep Bush occupied.

Soon, a drooling McStain can join them.

PEACE

]]> By: Uosdwis http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169410 Uosdwis Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:21:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169410 Could this turn out to be a Shah of Iran situation? Could this turn out to be a Shah of Iran situation?

]]> By: pintosahab http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169404 pintosahab Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:16:21 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169404 One criminal offering asylum to another - if it weren't a very possible reality, I'd be laughing my ass off. The only asylum I can think of for BOTH the Chimp and the dictator is a mental one. One criminal offering asylum to another – if it weren’t a very possible reality, I’d be laughing my ass off. The only asylum I can think of for BOTH the Chimp and the dictator is a mental one.

]]> By: k http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169390 k Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:54:26 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169390 “If he chooses to take up residence somewhere, I mean if he were to request that, we would obviously look at it, but it’s not an issue that we’ve been approached with,” Wood explained. yeah I'm sure his new home has already been put on our tab “If he chooses to take up residence somewhere, I mean if he were to request that, we would obviously look at it, but it’s not an issue that we’ve been approached with,” Wood explained.

yeah I’m sure his new home has already been put on our tab

]]> By: techsong http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/comment-page-1/#comment-5169380 techsong Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:44:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/08/19/musharraf-asylum/#comment-5169380 Musharraf's brother who is a doctor lives here in the Chicago area. I'm sure he has a spare room for him. Musharraf’s brother who is a doctor lives here in the Chicago area. I’m sure he has a spare room for him.

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