U.S. Set to Stop Military Aid to Pakistan

U.S. Set to Stop Military Aid to Pakistan

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The Obama administration plans to suspend or cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Pakistan, amid concerns over whether that money is being well spent in the fight against militant groups inside the country's borders.

White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley confirmed Sunday that about $800 million in U.S. military aid to Pakistan could now be in jeopardy, saying that while the U.S.-Pakistan relationship has not "failed" the two countries have a lot to work out.

"The truth of the matter is our relationship with Pakistan is very complicated. Obviously, they have been an impo

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Its about time. They will probably just waste that money on something else though

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Ironic enough. The money is already spent. It was determined back in 2010 (budget-wise) and if Pakistan doesn't get it some senator will get a new airport named after him or a bordello (more fitting).

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original NYTimes article FOX is referencing.

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WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is suspending and, in some cases, canceling hundreds of millions of dollars of aid to the Pakistani military, in a move to chasten Pakistan for expelling American military trainers and to press its army to fight militants more effectively....

Altogether, about $800 million in military aid and equipment, or over one-third of the more than $2 billion in annual American security assistance to Pakistan, could be affected, three senior United States officials said.

Took them long enough
And because of that this is no excuse

The've known for years that Pakistan was using this money for something else

Now go and send money to the next wrong country you credit card maniac kids

Altogether, about $800 million in military aid and equipment, or over one-third of the more than $2 billion in annual American security assistance to Pakistan, could be affected, three senior United States officials said.

What about cutting ALL OF IT instead of just one third? What kind of wimps are running the government? Ah yes, the ISI-CIA still needs money in Pakistan to fund their terrorist buddies.

Bring back the troops, cut all funding to Pakistan.

Shouldn't we start paying our debt?

Cut it off to EVERY country that runs their mouth about the US...ALL their money...and order the troops home....starting at 9am tomorrow

It's about time.

Now, they need to be treated like the enemy state they are.

Destroy their nukes and related facilities now, you'll have to sooner or later.

About #$@%@#$% TIME!



Of course it will just be a matter of time until the Chinese step in and take over the "Aid" so as to have an influence in the region. [Which they desperately want] so as to have a more secure Oil supply route from the Persian Gulf and Central Asia.


Welcome to The New Great Game eh?

Awesome.



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The Chinese are already deeply involved in Pakistan, covertly with the ISI and overtly with legitimate "trade" and intergovernmental diplomacy.

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Yeah You and I both already know that but many here do not.
This will just give them a reason to come out of the closet so to speak..
No more need for them to hide in Dark Shadows etc

It's only about time.

With allies like Pakistan, and some others that should be named... Who the heck needs enemies? At least our avowed enemies are at least honest enough to admit it...

"The truth of the matter is our relationship with Pakistan is very complicated."

Understatement of the year, right there. It's beyond complicated; it's a tangled mess. Reminds me of a phrase;

'Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.'

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Text"The Pakistani relationship is difficult, but it must be made to work over time," Daley said, confirming the report. "But until we get through these difficulties, we will hold back some of the money that the American taxpayers have committed to give."

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I do not recall ever being asked to "commit" to giving our
taxpayer money to Pakistan!!!

I have an idea, but it's going to sound pretty radical. You may call me a lunatic, but here it goes: What if we didn't spend millions of dollars on the military since we don't have any money to spend?

No....that's crazy talk.

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Its about time. They will probably just waste that money on something else though

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Originally posted by Homedawg
Cut it off to EVERY country that runs their mouth about the US...ALL their money...and order the troops home....starting at 9am tomorrow

I agree, and while we're at it drill on our land screw the middle east, or IDK maybe become innovative again instead of a country of pandering retards!