It has only shocked those who weren't paying attention, and those who wanted to be shocked about something. Including those who get paid for making miles of noise for distribution. It describes the situation pretty much as it was assumed to be. The only question I have is how recent the Pakistan dual game has been played, about which little in the way of details was released, of course. Politically the Pakistanis have little other choice unles they believe America will take over Afhanistan permanently, which it seems it is not about to try.


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