Nothing Changes With Obama
By Mahtab Bashir • Jul 4th, 2008 • Category: Politics • (3,587 views) • 7 Commentshe Americans has made their decision by rebuffing the policies of The Republicans in favor of The Democrats. The recipe of defeat for Republicans was made possible by President Bush using the word “crusade” and “war against terror” victimizing the Muslims all over the world labeling them radical cluster on earth. He himself divulged the defeat with an excuse of fretfulness amongst the masses over his foreign policy especially in Iraq and Afghanistan. The then defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld’s exit to his office was the valid indication of Bush administration’s strategic letdown.
The debate who is pro-Pakistan and who is anti-Pakistan to me is totally absurd as both parties work on a specific agenda manifested in their election campaigns. The past scenario of political flux in US reflected no massive change in interior of Pakistan.
However, it is a common believe on a firm grounds by political pundits that Republicans are better for Pakistan’s establishment and democrats are not. The fact is, Republican Party is preferential in support of Military regime whereas Democrats always used their right to disparage dictatorship. Thus it is not so early to say that President Musharruf’s days are numbered.
One of the specialties of Democrats’ strategy in the inner Pakistan is an articulation in support of democracy in every possible way. It also agitates against nuclear proliferation. In such regard, Dr. A Q Khan issue will raise up more controversy, besides that Dr publicly admits he is innocent. The Democratic Party shall definitely slash the foreign policy of Bush administration and will have to juggle around with its strategic campaigns in countering terror with the use of terror.
It is not a win for Obama but a defeat for Bush establishment courtesy of its biased foreign policy by the name of salvation of Muslims all over the world. Although, there’s not a drastic distinction in Democratic rule and Republican reign, a common mass of Pakistan has ever viewed. However, on a larger extent, the foreign policy of US in both parties rule remained the same.
Obama has already threatened attacks on Pakistan’s tribal areas against alleged Al-Qaeda basis, which incensed the people of Pakistan.
The last month address before AIPAC (American-Israel Public Affairs Committee) of Barack Hossein Obama, the first African-American presumptive President of USA unmistakably has given the idea to the Muslims all over that he is a true friend of Israel but a true foe to Iran. He remarked at AIPAC policy conference, “Our alliance is based on shared interests and shared values. Those who threaten Israel threaten us. Israel has always faced these threats on the front lines. And I will bring to the White House an unshakable commitment to Israel’s security. That starts with ensuring Israel’s qualitative military advantage. I will ensure that Israel can defend itself from any threat - from Gaza to Tehran. Defense cooperation between the United States and Israel is a model of success, and must be deepened.”
“As president, I will implement a memorandum of Understanding that provides $30 billion in assistance to Israel over the next decade- investment to Israel’s security that will not be tied to any other nation.”
His concluding words were, “But just as we are clear-eyed about the threat, we must be clear about the failure of today’s policy. We knew, in 2002, that Iran supported terrorism. We knew Iran posed a grave threat to Israel. But instead of pursuing a strategy to address this threat, we ignore it and instead invaded and occupied Iraq. When I opposed the war, I warned that it would fan the flames of extremism in the Middle East. That is precisely what happened in Iran- the hardliners tightened their grip, and Mahmoud Ahamadinejad was elected President in 2005. And the United States and Israel are less secure.”
The problem in Pakistan is that over the years, all foreign policy issues are hostage to US policies. While it is true that the make-up of a regime determines its world view and shapes its foreign policy outlook, there are broad contours of that policy on which there must be a national consensus. Yet in Pakistan, the opposition plays politics with even sensitive issues like nuclear policy or the ongoing alliance with the US. While the government itself has failed to carry the opposition along, the opposition has not come up to the broad approach expected of it in the realm of foreign policy. What is in the state’s interest can not be sacrificed at the altar of partisan politics. But one thing is for certain; Washington never accepted the foreign policy of Pakistan made by ourselves and keeps on over ruling it.
Before I conclude this commentary, allow me to reprimand Pakistani nation again that, “American love is just like a date-palm tree, when you are hungry its fruit is well out off your reach, and when you feel sizzling heat, it refuse to give you its shade.” My words may not be as powerful to aware my nation-fellows and rulers in particular. So let me share the words what Henry Kissinger once said, “It is dangerous enough to be America’s enemy, but it is disastrous to be its friend.”
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July 4th, 2008
I have often wondered of why I come to this site and then I read your words, and it makes me proud to know that my fellow Pakistanis are becoming conscious of the problems facing us. You have brought up a lot of very important issues that the leadership of Pakistan must focus upon as well. I doubt though, that the leadership of Pakistan is paying much attention to the change of leadership in the USA. The focus now for the leadership is how to survive, for certainly their days are numbered.
Keep up the good work. I will encourage you to also improve upon your grammar and usage of the English language. Please do not take this in the wrong way. Your ideas are wonderful and you need to just work on improving how you write. Here is a link to a site that might help:
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/
All the best to you!
July 4th, 2008
..sure sir…
thanx for ur suggestions…
I value ur every word.
July 4th, 2008
Generally all americans and our ruling group has one thing strongly common and that is to secure US’s interest on this earth at all costs.It dosnt matter for Pakistanis who come in power in US as our interest should be limited to our boundaries that were again in danger as this time US forces have spread their bases within and outside our boundaries.In 1980s Pakistan army and poor mountaineers were trained to interferr russians in Afghanistan and only US technology and equipments were used but this time in war and terror activity we have allowed free space to US man power and equipment.Our ports are their supply stations, jacababad base is a place from where they start their combat missions on our people, full support is being provided by our airforce to continue aerial spy activities through their SPY planes.Our army house has become hub of US activities where in every week some high proifle US personals are landing there for feed backs from washington. A shameful histroy is being written again and surely it will be remorsed by our next generation.
July 4th, 2008
Niza u’r 100% right this is the whole story behind taliban and pakistan. US forces first use them for their own purposes and when the accomplished their objectives from cold war of Russia, but here we cann’t ignore our valuable ruler their interest i don’t know how a muslim could do this laal masjid and khyber agency matter how they killed Muslim u know “jis na ik musliman ka kattal kia samjoo us na puri insanit ka katal kia”nazia did u read israial protocols plz read it
July 4th, 2008
please allow me to comment
July 4th, 2008
Dear Dr. Who has stopped you? You are always welcome. Nobody has the right to tell restrict others from commenting. TPS is for all, and we respect and regard everybody’s opinion.
Please feel free, its your own site, as it belongs to others.
best regards
July 4th, 2008
Hi bashir,
The attack on 9/11 was planned in Afghanistan and executed by people trained in Afghanistan.Americans helped the northern alliance to win against Taliban and installed their puppet regime.
Now iraq had oil and Saddam was fooling around first by playing american game by invading Kuwait.
So americans made use of that and usurped that country’s oil. How Pakistanies and other Muslims are affected by this.Turkey is comfortable with this amrerican war. UAE chief was the other day having his drive with Bush at his ranch. Mlaysians and Indonesians are least bothered and they are progressing in every modern way. It is only Paksitanies, Indian muslims and bangladeshies who are making a hue and cry about Muslim anger. Today the leader of AIMPLB( All India muslim personal law board) and Imam of fatepur mosque and other clerics said that it is ANTI NATIONAL to clinch the nuke deal with America. Reason is Bush is anti/muslim.Ex Presidnet Abdul kalam has supported this deal and he is the most the revered person than even ManMohan or Advani. They just cannot see the NATIONAL INTEREST OF INDIA. But for them Iraquies and Afghanistanies are more important.all Muslims of the Subcontinent have to get out of this Muslim Umma rut.