Reply #16: It's a good question.

[H2O Man]

Earlier today, I spent a good bit of time on the phone, discussing today's events with a friend who lived in Pakistan for decades. One of my questions was who he thought was most likely responsible: Musharraf, ISI, or al Qaeda? He said that yes, he thought they were the most likely suspects.

He said that there are forces that the US supported in Afghanistan in the 1980s, that we used to influence, but have never really controlled. What happened today is evidence of the dwindling influence that the Bush administration has in Pakistan. He suggested that it would be worth keeping an eye on what shifts take place in the directions of India and China. I have always found his opinion worth paying attention to.