Pakistan Opposition Parties Vow To Proceed With Elections

New York Times   |  Somini Sengupta   |   December 31, 2007 12:33 AM


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Three days after the violent killing of its leader, Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan's largest political party on Sunday picked her 19-year-old son to succeed her as chairman and vowed to forge ahead with elections next week, immediately creating a new quandary for the government about whether to delay the vote.

The moves by Ms. Bhutto's opposition party, the Pakistan Peoples Party, were clearly aimed at marshaling an outpouring of grief and anger to electoral advantage in the Jan. 8 parliamentary election. The other main opposition party, led by Nawaz Sharif, another former prime minister, also decided Sunday to call off his previously announced boycott of the vote.

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- rh654 I'm a Fan of rh654 14 fans permalink

Great - now they pick a 19 year old who went to school in Dubai and then Oxford.

Talk about political dynasties - sheesh.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 06:10 PM on 12/31/2007

This kid may get killed, I hope not but he is treading dangerous ground.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:38 PM on 12/31/2007

But what he forgot to add was: because it will continue to secure a steady but criminal income for our important family.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:16 PM on 12/31/2007
- loki I'm a Fan of loki 132 fans permalink
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This kid seems dangerous. You dont need a spoiled little brat in control of Pakistan. We have seen what can happen with that in North Korea, and even in Musharraf himself.
This is just wrong of him to take advantage of his mothers death like this. They , the party of Bhutto , had better think long and hard before allowing this , child, to run in his mothers place.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 05:04 PM on 12/31/2007

Actually, his mom said "Skimming the national treasury for millions is the best revenge." And she oughta know....

Back when she was Prime Minister, Benazhir Bhutto could have elevated Pakistan and inspired its people. Instead, she turned the nation into her personal ATM. Now she's trying to hand off the scam to her hubby and son...kind­a like the Bush family.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 03:40 PM on 12/31/2007

Hey kid, "momma say knock you out". You come unfortunately from a corrupt family that thinks ruling Pakistan is their birthright. My advise is to stay in school (how you got into Oxford is another matter) accept the complimentary degree and use the billions your parents looted from Pakistan to start a hedge fund. Once in a while throw some shekels to the morons that think your thief-ing mom is a saint. Mark my words as if you don’t know this already, the fate that befell your mom, two uncles and your crooked grandfather will catch up with you. Oxford or no Oxford you were born into a political family of common thieves. Someone will always be gunning for you...thin­k of all the nice poontangs and incredible "tails" you'll be missing when you inevitably croak? Please my advice is free but I can be persuaded to help with the hedge fund thing...yo­u are rolling in dough for chrissakes. Also lose the logo glasses.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:31 PM on 12/31/2007
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Is their such a thing as Democracy? Maybe some of the Scandinavian countries? Since we are a republic bought and sold to the highest bidder, the elite or we can call them special interests, yes it could be revenge, a nice Christian virtue.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:26 PM on 12/31/2007

So much for democracy. The kid prince has spoken. Long live the king.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:12 PM on 12/31/2007
- ajax2 I'm a Fan of ajax2 24 fans permalink
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Musharraf and Bush will not allow democracy in Pakistan.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 01:10 PM on 12/31/2007

I'm curious as to why trolls seem to be BHUTTO-BASHING? If reason being "corruption", then shouldn't they be BUSH-BASHING, as well?

Perhaps The BHUTTO Dynasty WERE "corrupt". Suppose they've managed to turn their lives around. Will there be a new lease on life in The BUSH Dynasty's foreseeable future?

Perhaps The BHUTTO Dynasty WEREN'T "corrupt".
Suppose corruption charges were fabricated to justify her father's EXECUTION and her EXTRICATION ... and her "accidental death" ... AND her son's impending "accidental death"?!

So DEATH becomes her ... either by dodging the bullet or by security or shockwave smacking her upside the head ... Whether MARTYRDOM or not...MURD­ER is MURDER! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!?

So "democracy" (or "Al Qaeda") is spread by PROTECTING The BUSH Dynasty's "best revenge" (hanging Saddam), and PROTESTING The BHUTTO Dynasty's "best revenge" (hanging Bin Laden)?

WHY is George Bush's War (on terrorism) ALL about IRAQ, while he locks-lips with a tyrannical dictator who HARBORS terrorists?! Common sense should dictate otherwise.­.. ESPECIALLY knowing full well that Mr. HOSPITALITY has been HARBORING our #1 terrorist! But Chimpus Maximus will continue to throw BILLIONS at his feet...in his hopes of buying "freedom" (or "friendship")? Hasn't his momma ever told him they can't be bought?

Stay safe, healthy and healthy
Love, Loretta

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 11:32 AM on 12/31/2007
- Boobaloo I'm a Fan of Boobaloo 30 fans permalink

Oh good the Bhutto dynasty can continue as this Family of Feudal landlords keeps it's claws firmly entrenched in a nation that threw them out over a decade ago.

It's good to know the rich are the same everywhere: greedy, self-serving & rule through nepotism.

An election could take place tomorrow in Pakistan & Bilawal would not be elected as prime minister because regardelss of the half information being provided by our incompetent MSM the Bhuttos do not have the support of the Pakistani people.

I guess Bilawal can expect to meet a violent demise at the hands of Musharraf/Bush Co.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 10:18 AM on 12/31/2007
- Maezeppa I'm a Fan of Maezeppa 25 fans permalink

This is a question I would sincerely like to know more about: did or did not Bhutto, when last in power, pretty much steal everything out of the Pakistan treasury that wasn't nailed down?

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:56 AM on 12/31/2007
- alsm9 I'm a Fan of alsm9 13 fans permalink

So was her son elected to be party leader? "Democracy is the best revenge". Please, I think they all need to look up the word democracy in the dictionary.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 09:51 AM on 12/31/2007
- studlyguy I'm a Fan of studlyguy 9 fans permalink

to all those accusing the Bhutto family of corruption ,take a look at fascist Bush the most corrupt regime to ever be in the hightest position of American governmemt ,Bush put in office by reich wing sumpreme court,every business daddy Bush gave W ran into the ground financially,just like the American economy,so all you with saying Bhutto was corrupt ,before you spout your stupid ass nine Bush and Musharaff regimes propaganda cause their both have same agenda for their countries fascism,remember their are people out here who will tear what you say apart with the truth

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:58 AM on 12/31/2007
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What a brave young man. I am so sorry for his and the family's loss of a wonderfully courageous woman and mother.

    Favorite    Flag as abusive Posted 08:51 AM on 12/31/2007
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