Underlining how the West has already moved on, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice offered "deep gratitude" for Musharraf's decision to join the U.S.-led fight against extremists following the Sept. 11 attacks, saying he "served as a good ally of the United States."

But she was careful to signal strong support for the civilian government that pushed him aside.

"We believe that respect for the democratic and constitutional processes in that country is fundamental to Pakistan's future and its fight against terrorism," Rice said.
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There is a very big difference between a Republican Democracy and mob rule.

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Below: Propaganda to make people think there is no danger, when there is danger!!!
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Musharraf's departure is unlikely to have a significant impact on how Pakistan's nuclear weapons are controlled, however. Experts say a 10-member committee, and not just the president, makes decisions on how to use them.
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It is believed that with Musharraf gone, the transfer of technology that Iran still needs to get its nuclear program back on track will become completed. Musharraf might not be an angel but he was not the bad guy the Pakistani people think he was. The bad guys have just got their worst enemy, Musharraf, out of their way.