The topic of Pakistan and America keeps cropping up. Not long ago a commenter or two pointed to the current political crisis in Pakistan—in which the Pakistani Deep State acceded to American wishes and dumped a popular president, Imran Khan. On one level it was an example of Imperial America’s policy of regime change.
My mother-in-law is from Pakistan; immigrated to California shortly after Zia killed Bhutto. The Khan ouster is the only thing she talks about with her expat friends these days and how arrogant American bureaucrats (one of whom was V. Nuland incidentally) brought it about because Khan wouldn’t cancel his Moscow trip after Russia invaded Ukraine. Well, less now than the flooding going on, which sounds Biblical.
American media won’t cover it, but this guy has been having rallies with hundreds of thousands in attendance and Pakistani expat communities all over N. America are sending him small dollar donations. Those numbers are important because only crowds that size will get the Army and ISI to think twice about opening up with mortars and machine guns. If the imperial frontiers start throwing off their American approved satraps in favor of popularly elected ones, it could be one more sign that the empire is crumbling.
The fundamentals of the comparison between Pakistan and the US are precisely why I am expecting a “false flag crisis” to emerge and necessitate the imposition of martial law. The msm along with the usual suspects continue to ratchet up the inflammatory rhetoric and push the “right wants violence” narrative to pave the way for a power play of some sort. The left is not going to go quietly nor are they interested in releasing the levers of power.
We’re in for something historic, I just don’t know what shape it’s going to take, but I don’t believe that we’ll be in suspense much longer. They are going to have to play their “Trump” card sooner rather than later.
- Islam / religious freedom. Pakistan imported the Saudi flavor hoping to reduce corruption. Thanks Zia! And the culture has the “inshallah” attitude… Pakistan has been very success in their religious cleansing.
- Pakistan’s deepstate has people disappear, permanently.
- Religious schools / Madrasses (yes - you can make the case public schools are indoctrination camps, but for a different ideology).
- Pakistani deep state is run by the military
- Corruption
- Pakistan is Dirt poor / lack of natural resources
Honestly gang, if you’d have told me that we’d be where we are today five years ago I would have laughed in your face! I just can’t believe how fast things appear to be falling apart and how totally inept the Republicans have shown themselves to be when it’s crunch time. To quote Henry Higgins, “Damn, damn, damn, damn!”
For the last 30 years the Republicans have always been inept. The only question was whether or not it has been on purpose. Do they truly want to be the Majority? Or is their goal in life to be the "blameless" Minority? They used to plead: "Oh, we need the House... then, oh we need the Senate... then, oh we need the Presidency." Well, when they got the Presidency with Trump they did everything they could to sabotage him (outside of the tax bill) - especially McCain and Romney and the beneficent Turtle. At least Cheney the younger is gone. The Turtle signals the truth about the Republicans going forward. Will they get rid of him? There is your answer.
No, sorry it it appeared that way SMH. I know you know the facts. We need people like you more than ever. You are the ones who have the ideals we need build on. I am just an old fogie who has lived long enough to relate political history (once in awhile) in service to a better future, as distasteful as it may be.
My mother-in-law is from Pakistan; immigrated to California shortly after Zia killed Bhutto. The Khan ouster is the only thing she talks about with her expat friends these days and how arrogant American bureaucrats (one of whom was V. Nuland incidentally) brought it about because Khan wouldn’t cancel his Moscow trip after Russia invaded Ukraine. Well, less now than the flooding going on, which sounds Biblical.
American media won’t cover it, but this guy has been having rallies with hundreds of thousands in attendance and Pakistani expat communities all over N. America are sending him small dollar donations. Those numbers are important because only crowds that size will get the Army and ISI to think twice about opening up with mortars and machine guns. If the imperial frontiers start throwing off their American approved satraps in favor of popularly elected ones, it could be one more sign that the empire is crumbling.
Yes, you'll get coverage of US inspired coups in tiny places, but not this one.
The fundamentals of the comparison between Pakistan and the US are precisely why I am expecting a “false flag crisis” to emerge and necessitate the imposition of martial law. The msm along with the usual suspects continue to ratchet up the inflammatory rhetoric and push the “right wants violence” narrative to pave the way for a power play of some sort. The left is not going to go quietly nor are they interested in releasing the levers of power.
We’re in for something historic, I just don’t know what shape it’s going to take, but I don’t believe that we’ll be in suspense much longer. They are going to have to play their “Trump” card sooner rather than later.
Ok, I’ll admit it, the pun was intentional.
I never thought to compare Pakistan to the US.
Both do have a nasty deep state, and elites.
Differences:
- Islam / religious freedom. Pakistan imported the Saudi flavor hoping to reduce corruption. Thanks Zia! And the culture has the “inshallah” attitude… Pakistan has been very success in their religious cleansing.
- Pakistan’s deepstate has people disappear, permanently.
- Religious schools / Madrasses (yes - you can make the case public schools are indoctrination camps, but for a different ideology).
- Pakistani deep state is run by the military
- Corruption
- Pakistan is Dirt poor / lack of natural resources
“…hoax investigations, hoax congressional hearings, hoax impeachments, hoax prosecutions, hoax search warrants. You name it.”
Hoax elections.
Hoax President.
Hoax currency, hoax economy.
Hoax DOJ, HOAX FBI, and the list goes on.
Honestly gang, if you’d have told me that we’d be where we are today five years ago I would have laughed in your face! I just can’t believe how fast things appear to be falling apart and how totally inept the Republicans have shown themselves to be when it’s crunch time. To quote Henry Higgins, “Damn, damn, damn, damn!”
For the last 30 years the Republicans have always been inept. The only question was whether or not it has been on purpose. Do they truly want to be the Majority? Or is their goal in life to be the "blameless" Minority? They used to plead: "Oh, we need the House... then, oh we need the Senate... then, oh we need the Presidency." Well, when they got the Presidency with Trump they did everything they could to sabotage him (outside of the tax bill) - especially McCain and Romney and the beneficent Turtle. At least Cheney the younger is gone. The Turtle signals the truth about the Republicans going forward. Will they get rid of him? There is your answer.
You tryin to confuse me with the facts?
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No, sorry it it appeared that way SMH. I know you know the facts. We need people like you more than ever. You are the ones who have the ideals we need build on. I am just an old fogie who has lived long enough to relate political history (once in awhile) in service to a better future, as distasteful as it may be.
Just messin with ya! Gotta brake a smile once in a or it gets waaaay too depressing. I always enjoy and appreciate feedback.
Why would the house or senate (R) caucus keep the same leader after losing the majority? I suppose its because they like it like that !?!?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3svW8PM_jc