Salient points (related to the attack and institutional failures):
The Establishment is severely disconnected from reality, and has no idea how to compete (or even communicate) in the modern world.
The "perpetrators will be punished" / "culprits will be brought to justice" line is tired...
Firstly, let me clarify my position: neutrality in the face of evil is evil by association. If you have the power to stop an evil act, you do. If I see an imminent rape or theft or anything else by KNOWN CRIMINALS, and I have the power to act, I definitely will.
But let's indulge the...
FIA arrested a bunch of people for "maligning state institutions."
What is the precise law that bars anybody from rationally criticizing Pakistan's institutions (civ or mil)?
In the meantime, the Army's top brass again expressed confidence in General Bajwa's leadership. Not even a bad comedy...
IK's video message before the Peshawar Jalsa mentions how only truly patriotic people can save this country and its 'democracy,' not the army or foreign powers.
I hope his language gets clearer and he exposes the snakes, regardless of institution more directly.
Source...
Hmm, let's see. Perhaps a few thought experiments may help with the simple concept of remaining neutral in the face of evil.
Doing nothing, as they say, can be the biggest act.
These simple thought experiments represent what we teach kids and how moral character is generally judged. These...
It all comes full circle.
IK vs the establishment and opposition. Vested interests win. Army doesn't rescue IK. All are complicit.
Just learned that Justice Bandial's daughter (Sahar) and in-laws are fully celebrating and sending out congratulatory texts. She is married to a hardcore PML-N...
@Horus, these are the people I'd like to start a private chat with. Or, if possible, make this thread visible only to those tagged.
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Apparently, air ops on-going...
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/ongoing-operations-air-chief-marshal-bs-dhanoa-curious-comment-on-india-pakistan-tension-2002382?pfrom=home-topscroll
So, here we are. Let's tally.
There is literally no proof of anything India is claiming (mainly killing 350 "terrorists" and downing an F-16)
Day 1
Pulwama attack
40+ paramilitary troops dead
Next:
Calm before the storm
Next:
Indian airspace violation and payloads dropped on a hillside
No...