Bhutto Assassinated; U.S. Will Talk Tough But Do Nothing

December 27, 2007 – 10:43 am

An attack on a political rally killed the Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto near the capital, Islamabad, Thursday. Witnesses said Ms. Bhutto was fired upon at close range before the blast, and an official from her party said Ms. Bhutto was further injured by the explosion, which was apparently caused by a suicide attacker.

The United States claims to support democratic institutions yet we support dictatorial regimes like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia because it is convenient. Watch the Bush administration bob and weave out of this one. Expect lots of talk but no action.