Indeed..the situation in Pakistan is "hotting" up. Apparently Bhutto and Musharaff have not come to a definite agreement about power-sharing. Sharif is...
Gerry: It is true that fundamentalism of the Islamic kind thrives on poverty and unemployment but investing in education at this time is no guarantee that what...
Hi ya gerry I trust all is well with you & yours. As to that post you felt was off topic.. No problem it was something an Astro Physcist who is married to a...
Dear Kamran, You are assuming that a non-fundamentalist government will transpire in Pakistan yet in this present state of unrest, no one can make that ...
Dear Silk, If you below post is about "overpopulation" then why not give it a few edits before posting a stream on consciousness? A bit more editing is called...
gerry.. you don't have to post this but I thought you personally might find it of interest. Silk: This I stumbled across & found it of interest, some of you...
Dear Silk, “Desolate Spring” which foresees insects gobbling up America (possibly the book should have included the rest of the world), is a provocative...
To all, Is anyone else on this list interested in the happenings in Pakistan? Benazir Bhutto is planning on returning to Pakistan on Oct.18 of this year. Will...
Will Musharaff run for election in Pakistan wearing his uniform or will he be dressed in civilian garb and commit to democracy? Stay tuned for the next...
To all, The Pakistani saga continues. Now Osama bin Laden has supposedly spoken to the Pakistanis urging them to wage jihad against President General ...
This article is from The Middle East Times. Question: Based on the current rash of protests, what could occur if Musharraf were to relinquish his military...
To all, There is continued unrest in Pakistan. Bhutto's party "might" quite parliament. If Musharraf restored democracy, would the protests and strife within ...
Gerry, Musharaf should continue to rule, with an iron fist if necessary, and his government should be assisted with massive international aid and financial ...
Yes, Kamran, keeping the Islamic fundamentalists at bay should be the main concern of Musharaf. Whether or not dialogue with the intellectual class is a...
To all, With Benazir Bhutto's OK, Musharraf wins the presidential election..that is unless the Supreme Court votes to disqualify a "military" leader who is ...
While awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court, Musharraf has appointed Ashfaq Kiyani as deputy army chief. It now appears that Musharraf will give up his...
Hi ya gerry.. you probably won't approve this message as it might not be for your members.. ain't Big brother just great? Deciding what others (adults) should...
Pakistan's Bhutto Faces Death Threats By ASHRAF KHAN - 23 hours ago KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) - Pakistan will deploy 3,500 police and paramilitary troops to guard...
Hi Silk, I loved your poem below. I can feel the dance of an eagle on laughter-silvered wings. Thanks, Gerry _____ From: GlobalBrain@yahoogroups.com...
Yes it is nice. Pleases me it pleased you. If read with a certain inflection it is very beautiful.. read it a few times out loud with a few pauses here &...
Hmmm Silk. I thought this was your poem, although you never claimed originality. Come to find out it belongs to another: High Flight John Gillespie Magee, Jr ...
Silk: John gillespie.. great perhaps we can find some more of his stuff.. There might not be any. sometimes these people write one thing only? Geraldine...
Dear Silk, John Gillespie Magee died at the age of 19. I doubt if he penned many other poems. I do believe that the "poet" goes by his family name, Magee. ...
Benazir Bhutto has been advised to delay her return to Pakistan. She fears being assassinated by former army officers. Pakistan steps up pressure on Bhutto ...
Gerry would you send me the name of the person who wrote that poem about dancing the skys on laughter silvered wings.. Gillespie something or another.....
Silk, Here it is again. You can also locate it in group message #6204. Gerry High Flight John Gillespie Magee, Jr Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of earth,...
It appears that Benazir Bhutto will in fact return to Pakistan on Thursday (Oct.18,2007) supposedly to bring democracy to her country. I wonder if her country...
Benazir Bhutto has kept her promise and has returned to Pakistan after an 8 year self-imposed exile. She promises jobs, food and shelter to her supporters. ...
Bhutto's joyous return to Pakistan is marred by two explosions which hit her convoy leaving hundreds dead and injured. Bhutto was not hurt. Hundreds killed,...