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	<title>Comments on: Benazir&#8217;s Death Must Not Be in Vain</title>
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		<title>By: answers70</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45688</link>
		<dc:creator>answers70</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 11:12:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>econfused - I take your very valid points. I don't support ad-hoc amendments made by dictators to further their various agendas but would also like (given that we are in any case talking about utopias) a more relevant constitution put in place by a broad-based unity government.

With regards to the balance of power, I don't think it is a invalid concept notwithstanding the very important role of the judiciary and the media. In my opinion, it is even more important in our cultures where personality cults take on a much stronger life of their own. I would argue that there is indeed a balance of power in India - it is between the federal and state governements who have tremendous power of their own - wihch does not allow the cult of the super powerful PM to become even stronger.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>econfused - I take your very valid points. I don&#8217;t support ad-hoc amendments made by dictators to further their various agendas but would also like (given that we are in any case talking about utopias) a more relevant constitution put in place by a broad-based unity government.</p>
<p>With regards to the balance of power, I don&#8217;t think it is a invalid concept notwithstanding the very important role of the judiciary and the media. In my opinion, it is even more important in our cultures where personality cults take on a much stronger life of their own. I would argue that there is indeed a balance of power in India - it is between the federal and state governements who have tremendous power of their own - wihch does not allow the cult of the super powerful PM to become even stronger.</p>
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		<title>By: maasiBarkate</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45657</link>
		<dc:creator>maasiBarkate</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>This is a news release by the Ministry of Information about a secret conversation between Retired General Parvez Musharraf  and his mentor. Our correspondent adds that the ministry might backtrack on it, the same way that the Ministry of Interior  backtracked on its first press conference after BB’s death.


Devil:                                           Hi Mushni, whats up?
Musharraf( retired general):  hehehe. I was not able to do much. Just got one killed.
D:    No,No,NO. You are doing just fine. No need to worry. Great job.
M:    Really. I thought this was not enough.
D::   Well yes. You have to be more aggressive. But you are improving everyday. 
M:   Really!
D:  See you started from Bugti, then the CJ, then the lathi charges, arrest, emergency, Muneer Malik, Tariq Mahmood, Kurd, Aitezaz , and now BB’s murder.  Vow you have a long list to your credit. Not forgetting the atta crisis, and energy crisis coming up soon.
M:   But everyone is blaming me even the US senators, media,…
D:   How much I hate this media. Even more than the Pakistani lawyers. Why don’t you distract them.
M:   How?
D:   Kaala bagh!
M:   But I have already used that after the earthquake.
D:   Emergency?
M:   That was 2 months back. 
D:  A rrest people
M:   We are already doing that. Have arrested many people over the violence in Karachi.
D:   WHAT!!! You have arrested MQM workers. What will I say to Altaf Bhai. Are you out of…
M:    No. Not MQM, but innocent people. How could I even lay my hands on Altaf Bhai’s people.
D:   OK. So who is next on the list?
M:   I already said that in today’s press conference that a lot of other politicians    are under threat.The agencies are working ona  list.
D:  That’s good. You can kill as many as you like since you already have a scapegoat. Just keep blaming baitullah or any one of those tribals that you like. You can even create new names.
Just keep up the good work. I am already getting scared of you. You are almost at the top. Could become a bigger D than I am.
M:    hehehe. Thanks!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a news release by the Ministry of Information about a secret conversation between Retired General Parvez Musharraf  and his mentor. Our correspondent adds that the ministry might backtrack on it, the same way that the Ministry of Interior  backtracked on its first press conference after BB’s death.</p>
<p>Devil:                                           Hi Mushni, whats up?<br />
Musharraf( retired general):  hehehe. I was not able to do much. Just got one killed.<br />
D:    No,No,NO. You are doing just fine. No need to worry. Great job.<br />
M:    Really. I thought this was not enough.<br />
D::   Well yes. You have to be more aggressive. But you are improving everyday.<br />
M:   Really!<br />
D:  See you started from Bugti, then the CJ, then the lathi charges, arrest, emergency, Muneer Malik, Tariq Mahmood, Kurd, Aitezaz , and now BB’s murder.  Vow you have a long list to your credit. Not forgetting the atta crisis, and energy crisis coming up soon.<br />
M:   But everyone is blaming me even the US senators, media,…<br />
D:   How much I hate this media. Even more than the Pakistani lawyers. Why don’t you distract them.<br />
M:   How?<br />
D:   Kaala bagh!<br />
M:   But I have already used that after the earthquake.<br />
D:   Emergency?<br />
M:   That was 2 months back.<br />
D:  A rrest people<br />
M:   We are already doing that. Have arrested many people over the violence in Karachi.<br />
D:   WHAT!!! You have arrested MQM workers. What will I say to Altaf Bhai. Are you out of…<br />
M:    No. Not MQM, but innocent people. How could I even lay my hands on Altaf Bhai’s people.<br />
D:   OK. So who is next on the list?<br />
M:   I already said that in today’s press conference that a lot of other politicians    are under threat.The agencies are working ona  list.<br />
D:  That’s good. You can kill as many as you like since you already have a scapegoat. Just keep blaming baitullah or any one of those tribals that you like. You can even create new names.<br />
Just keep up the good work. I am already getting scared of you. You are almost at the top. Could become a bigger D than I am.<br />
M:    hehehe. Thanks!</p>
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		<title>By: abz</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45655</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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Breaking News
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Chowdaries of Qatil League are having a run. They have sold out almost all of their properties in pakistan. Get dese bloody lame Bas**** before they run away with our billions of rupees.

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http://www.aajtv.com/news/urdu/index.php?pg=newsdetail.php&#38;id=2091</description>
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Breaking News<br />
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<p>Chowdaries of Qatil League are having a run. They have sold out almost all of their properties in pakistan. Get dese bloody lame Bas**** before they run away with our billions of rupees.</p>
<p>Source:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aajtv.com/news/urdu/index.php?pg=newsdetail.php&amp;id=2091" rel="nofollow">http://www.aajtv.com/news/urdu/index.php?pg=newsdetail.php&amp;id=2091</a></p>
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		<title>By: GM</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45621</link>
		<dc:creator>GM</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@ Farooq Ahmed

i think u r talking abt this man and video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNBYj-JOjM

it is there on youtube for last 4 days and lot of discussion already been done. Also it has been discussed on this site (pkpolitics) by many visitors. Dunno, how u missed this all.</description>
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<p>i think u r talking abt this man and video</p>
<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNBYj-JOjM" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNBYj-JOjM</a></p>
<p>it is there on youtube for last 4 days and lot of discussion already been done. Also it has been discussed on this site (pkpolitics) by many visitors. Dunno, how u missed this all.</p>
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		<title>By: econfused</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45620</link>
		<dc:creator>econfused</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>@answers70

1973 constitution is not a holybook,, we have no objections to change it. But to change the constitutional holybook you need the 2-3rd Majority. You forgot to discuss that part. As far lame duck president is concerned, that is how it works in a parliamentary system. Look at India, and you wil find President is a ceremonial post.

When people say restore constitution, general intentions are to revert changes made by the dictator.  Independent judiciary and independent media act as check on the government. Independent election commission make sure that people elect their choice.

This whole balance of power between President and Prime Minister is kind of stupid idea.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>@answers70</p>
<p>1973 constitution is not a holybook,, we have no objections to change it. But to change the constitutional holybook you need the 2-3rd Majority. You forgot to discuss that part. As far lame duck president is concerned, that is how it works in a parliamentary system. Look at India, and you wil find President is a ceremonial post.</p>
<p>When people say restore constitution, general intentions are to revert changes made by the dictator.  Independent judiciary and independent media act as check on the government. Independent election commission make sure that people elect their choice.</p>
<p>This whole balance of power between President and Prime Minister is kind of stupid idea.</p>
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		<title>By: FarooqAhmed</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45619</link>
		<dc:creator>FarooqAhmed</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 21:06:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Update: A very Big progress in BB's assassination case

Aaj tv just reports that while BB was addressing in Pindi, one of her Jiyalas, who iwas standing right next to her was caught doing suspicious behavior. 

His name was given too, which I forgot, he has been taken into custody by the government for questioning. 

Got to watch the video to exactly understand what I am saying. I'll try to copy the video next time, put in on you tube and then paste the link on this website.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Update: A very Big progress in BB&#8217;s assassination case</p>
<p>Aaj tv just reports that while BB was addressing in Pindi, one of her Jiyalas, who iwas standing right next to her was caught doing suspicious behavior. </p>
<p>His name was given too, which I forgot, he has been taken into custody by the government for questioning. </p>
<p>Got to watch the video to exactly understand what I am saying. I&#8217;ll try to copy the video next time, put in on you tube and then paste the link on this website.</p>
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		<title>By: answers70</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45612</link>
		<dc:creator>answers70</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:56:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Clearly seems like demands like these, even though also made by Nawaz Sharif, are not at the top of the agenda and whether we like it or not, life has moved on to the rough and tumble business of politics. 

However, looking dispassionately at the demands, I agree with most of them but don't agree with the demand to restore the 1973 constitution. There seems to be a tendency to view the 1973 constitution as some sort of holy book which defies common sense. Whereas we may disagree with some of the subsequent amendments (and the motivations behind them), the fact of the matter is that constitutions are evolving documents (e.g. witness the number of crucial amendments in the US constitution) and need to move with the times. Also, poeple who witnessed the reign supervised by the 1973 constitution firsthand and saw the lame duck president Ch. Fazal Elahi in action against Mr Bhutto, don't think it had the appropriate amount of balance required in a country like Pakistan.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Clearly seems like demands like these, even though also made by Nawaz Sharif, are not at the top of the agenda and whether we like it or not, life has moved on to the rough and tumble business of politics. </p>
<p>However, looking dispassionately at the demands, I agree with most of them but don&#8217;t agree with the demand to restore the 1973 constitution. There seems to be a tendency to view the 1973 constitution as some sort of holy book which defies common sense. Whereas we may disagree with some of the subsequent amendments (and the motivations behind them), the fact of the matter is that constitutions are evolving documents (e.g. witness the number of crucial amendments in the US constitution) and need to move with the times. Also, poeple who witnessed the reign supervised by the 1973 constitution firsthand and saw the lame duck president Ch. Fazal Elahi in action against Mr Bhutto, don&#8217;t think it had the appropriate amount of balance required in a country like Pakistan.</p>
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		<title>By: FarooqAhmed</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45611</link>
		<dc:creator>FarooqAhmed</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>yup, I agree, he can certainly do the job of what he is known for, Corruption and Looting. 

BB and PPP lost lot of credibility because of Zardari's corruption when BB was in power and she also tried to put Zardari on the sideline. Now Zardari has won the chairmanship of PPP thanks to fabricated WILL he delivered, he is like a Bull who has just broke the rope and on a corruption and looting Rampage.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>yup, I agree, he can certainly do the job of what he is known for, Corruption and Looting. </p>
<p>BB and PPP lost lot of credibility because of Zardari&#8217;s corruption when BB was in power and she also tried to put Zardari on the sideline. Now Zardari has won the chairmanship of PPP thanks to fabricated WILL he delivered, he is like a Bull who has just broke the rope and on a corruption and looting Rampage.</p>
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		<title>By: Gul</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45607</link>
		<dc:creator>Gul</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 19:14:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>abz

come on, then why not put trust in phulan devi?</description>
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<p>come on, then why not put trust in phulan devi?</p>
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		<title>By: abz</title>
		<link>http://pkpolitics.com/2008/01/03/benazirs-death-must-not-be-in-vain/#comment-45592</link>
		<dc:creator>abz</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:27:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I think Zardari isnt that bad choice for right now. He certainly can do the job if ppl of pakistan put some trust on him.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I think Zardari isnt that bad choice for right now. He certainly can do the job if ppl of pakistan put some trust on him.</p>
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