9.11.2008

Report: Bush gave permission for US raids on Pakistan

We believe in democracy, and sover-innity, and all that good freedomish stuff, right boys? heh heh heh... - Ed.

A U.S. newspaper is reporting that President George Bush gave secret orders in July authorizing U.S. armed forces to carry out ground assaults in Pakistan without seeking approval from Pakistan's government.

The "New York Times" newspaper quoted senior U.S. officials who said the military will notify Pakistan's government when they conduct raids, but will not seek its permission.


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