President Bush’s statement on Bhutto
It took me most of the day to get over the fact that Benizar Bhutto had been killed. Whenever something like this happens, there is a tendency to point fingers. Well, I’m not the first to begin pointing fingers today. As a matter of fact, I was pointing back in October. When Bhutto returned to Pakistan and was almost killed by a suicide bomber, pointed my finger at the Pakistani government for not providing better security. If Obama, Clinton and others can get Secret Service protection here in the US, why can’t the government of Pakistan provide protection for its leaders? The answer is they didn’t want to. Musharraf wasn’t interested in free and fair elections. He isn’t interested in the rule of law.
Now, I’m not an expert on Pakistani politics. Hell, I’m not an expert on American politics but it seems to me that President Musharraf is about power. His alliance with the US is about continuing his power. Marshal law that he imposed was about enforcing his power as he rounded up thousands and threw them into jail. I may be wrong but it seemed to me that Benizar Bhutto stood in the way of Musharraf continuing his reign.
President Bush read a short statement. (see the video below)
Who is ready to succeed Bhutto?
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From WaPo:
Former Pakistani prime minister Benazir Bhutto was assassinated Thursday at a campaign rally, two months after returning from exile to attempt a political comeback.
Bhutto, 54, was leaving the rally in her bulletproof vehicle when she asked that the rooftop hatch be opened so she could bid supporters farewell, aides who were with her said. She leaned her head through the hatch, and several gunshots rang out, an aide seated next to her said. Just as Bhutto sank into her seat, a large bomb detonated outside the vehicle. The left side of Bhutto’s face was badly bloodied, aides said, but it was not clear whether she’d been hit by bullets or shrapnel from the bombing. She lost consciousness, and never regained it. (more…)
“If Obama, Clinton and others can get Secret Service protection here in the US, why can’t the government of Pakistan provide protection for its leaders?”
The same thing happened to JFK my friend, secret service was removed from the scene….
Some people may think its nutty to think of such things, but the mountain of questionable things and protocol being broken must happen for diplomats/presidents to be killed.
people have always asked why?
“The answer is they didn’t want to.”
No matter what anyone believes or thinks, more politicians will die because of politics and beliefs…
JFK over 40 years ago. The world has changed in 40 years, almost 50 years.
I totally agree that protocols were broken. Politicians need to also understand the situation. Bhutto had the roof opened. She stuck her head out of the car and that was when she was shot. She was in a bulletproof car.
Thanks for your comments.
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