Gates: Bush says we can attack in Pakistan without asking

Laurie Street — 9/25/2008 12:04:53 AM (archived)

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said yesterday that the Pentagon has presidential permission to unilaterally strike Taliban and al-Qaida targets in Pakistan.

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So - can you imagine if any other entity decided it could attack within the US unilaterally? Oh, wait....

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Gates: Bush says we can attack in Pakistan without asking - Laurie Street - 9/25/2008 12:04:53 AM
- A lesson to *all* of us - McFly - 9/25/2008 2:37:48 AM
- An open question... - TB - 9/25/2008 12:10:09 AM
  - The only way to win THIS war... - Eri - 9/25/2008 3:59:23 AM
    - Until the US learns to fight a guerilla war it should quit. - Bowser - 9/25/2008 4:50:05 AM
  - Meanwhile, - - - - Bowser - 9/25/2008 3:23:52 AM
  - Are there any limits? - Bowser - 9/25/2008 2:51:25 AM
    - Anybody out there actually have an answer? (n/t) - TB - 9/25/2008 5:00:20 AM
      - Learn to fight a guerilla war! Limit innocent casualties!! - Bowser - 9/25/2008 5:16:36 AM
        
        Okay, now, real slow and easy... - TB - 9/25/2008 6:19:40 AM
        
        OK. After 7 years of losing, start listening to Karzai, for one. - Bowser - 9/25/2008 12:27:20 PM
        
        What is Karzai saying about al Qaeda bases in Pakistan? (n/t) - TB - 9/25/2008 3:28:40 PM
        
        BTW - TB - 9/25/2008 6:33:42 AM

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