Thoughts on Pakistan

Everyone knows about the political situation in Pakistan.   It is bad.  We are not a "democracy", and we have little outlets in terms of potential leaders to correct our situation without having other sacrafices, like economy, safety, foreign relations etc.... What is going to happen?  So Mush stepped down as the army chief. Great. Who do you think took over? Someone who is against him? Not really...  Mush lifted the state of emergency. Great?  Well not after dissolving the entire judiciary branch, replacing them with his own people, and not before changing a slew of laws deemin everything he did legal, and having nobody question his authority. Whatever happened to checks and balances?  His supporters quote the improvements in Pakistani economy and trade, and improved safety, etc... Is that Mush? Or is that the United States aid? But what about our democracy? If thats your argument, would you rather be a well fed prisoner? Or a hungry free man?  Anyway.. Just food for thought.  I can't say we have a solution, because there is no one candidate up for our "fair" elections that can save Pakistan.... Unfortunately...

Lets talk about safety. Is Pakistan safe?  Suicide bombers seem pretty common these days.  Fine it is in areas of dispute. It is targeting political figures.  What about the people? How bout you and me living in Pakistan, are we safein our daily lives? What if we steer clear of dangerous areas, and bad people, and away from political figures targeted by opposition parties... Are we safe just living life in Pakistan? Hah! I think not... Lets talk about Karachi... (After I take a little break for dinner....)

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Good commentary on overall situation.