Money quote(s):
"Possibly, or at least part of its government may be.
The United States government believes it has evidence linking the Haqqani network, a terrorist organization which has repeatedly carried out attacks against US government personnel and positions, with the government of Pakistan."
Having evidence is one thing. Having major officials like Amb. Munter stand up and say so is a huge political step.
"Via Meadia supports a continued US-Pakistan relationship, but in our view the US has to be ready to walk away for the relationship to have a chance. As long as Pakistan thinks we have no option, it will continue to play gruesome games. In fact, we have a number of pretty good options, and it is high time we explored them in depth."
Mr. Mead raised a good point. In negotiations, if at some point you aren't willing to pick up your chips and walk away from the table, then at no point are you willing to walk away and the other side can get away, literally in this case, with murder.
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Hat tip to Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit.
9/17
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