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Obama's third year saw triumphs abroad, setbacks at home
US President Barack Obama’s third year in office was marked by foreign policy successes, domestic setbacks, and the challenge of a sagging economy that continued to drive his poll numbers downward. France24.com takes a closer look.
By Jon FROSCH (text)
US President Barack Obama’s third year in the White House was in many ways his toughest, most turbulent yet: a roller coaster of triumphs abroad and setbacks at home, with a bleak backdrop of discouraging economic reports and foreboding poll numbers. As Obama gears up for what looks to be a fierce re-election campaign in the final year of his first term, France24.com takes a look back at some notable highs and lows from his presidency in 2011.
‘Leading from behind’ on Libya
In March, mindful of war-weary Americans and a struggling economy, Obama crafted a cautious strategy against now-deceased Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Relying on support from NATO allies and Libya’s Arab neighbours, and eventually allowing Britain and France to carry out most of the air strikes, the president was slammed by Republican opponents for “leading from behind”. But when Gaddafi was killed in October, most of that criticism was drowned out by praise for what is now widely seen as a carefully modulated, multilateral handling of a high-stakes military operation.
A bruising budget showdown
The last-minute deal to slash $38 billion in federal spending that President Obama and Congress reached in early April – the biggest annual cutback in US history, according to Obama – averted a government shutdown. But everyone involved emerged with scars – including Obama, who riled senior members of his own party by excluding them from final negotiations and faced fire from both sides for allowing the political process to spin too far out of his control.
Counterterrorism victories
Republican attempts to portray Obama as weak on national security were at least temporarily thwarted by the news that Osama bin Laden had been killed on May 1 in a risky, top-secret, commando-led ground raid approved by the president. The achievement of a counterterrorism goal that had eluded former President George W. Bush earned Obama accolades from around the world, as well as a (short-lived) bump in the polls. The president’s reputation as an accomplished hunter of terrorists was further bolstered by the killing of top al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki in a US missile strike in September.
Debt compromise disappoints
After weeks spent in what was described as one of the nastiest battles in American political history, Obama and senior Congressional Republicans emerged in early August with a deal to raise the debt ceiling – therefore avoiding a US default. But, as with the budget fight earlier in the year, the prolonged clash over the debt took a toll on Obama’s favourability ratings, reinforcing a deepening public impression that the president was failing to exert his authority above the partisan fray. The compromise also angered both sides of the political aisle: liberals accused Obama of accepting deep cuts in federal spending without obtaining tax increases on the rich; conservatives said the slashes in spending were insufficient.
Job creation: Mission Impossible?
Obama kicked off the fall with a much-awaited $447-billion bill meant to spur employment through a combination of spending programs for education and infrastructure, hiring incentives, payroll tax cuts, and income tax increases. But Republicans swiftly rejected the proposal, arguing that raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans would kill jobs, rather than create them. The drama continued during the countdown to the Christmas recess, as Republicans in the House of Representatives initially rejected an extension of soon-expiring unemployment benefits and tax breaks for US workers, before backtracking on the issue in a rare domestic victory for the president. Meanwhile, Obama said in an interview on Dec. 9 that the jobless rate could ostensibly go down to 8% by the election in November 2012. If it doesn’t, his chances of staying in the White House will be considerably lower.
Winding down wars
Obama’s announcement in June that US troops would be brought home from Afghanistan by the summer of 2012 was hardly met with a collective sigh of relief. Republicans accused the president of not seeing the US mission through, while certain top military officials warned that the relatively swift withdrawal from an almost decade-long war was too risky. Several months later, in December, Obama brought the last US troops home from Iraq. Though many Republicans said it would ultimately endanger the Middle East, polls indicated that the public solidly supported the pullout. Drawing the costly and deeply unpopular war to an end was also the fulfilment of one of Obama’s key 2008 campaign promises. Foreign policy, of course, will likely play only a minor role in a 2012 election expected to hinge on the economy.



























Comments (34)
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i like to see political movement
war in iraq
you've done a great job with the war in iraq
OUSTANDING PRESIDENCY
NICE WORK. YOU HAVE PROVED TO BE EFFECTIVE PRESIDENT. CARRY ON HUNTING THE TERRORISTS.
extremely high gas prices hurting the American public
Presidebt Obama please do whatever you can to bring down the high price of gasoline prices being charged to Americans. Our government has taken away our jobs and now the government is taking away our ability to get to our jobs by the high price of gasoline!!! There is no way that anyone should or could vote for one of those Republican bafoons so now we only have one vote and that is to vote for President Obama for another term. However, is this the reason that Obama is NOT DOING ANYTHING TO BRING DOWN THE HIGH PRICE OF GASOLINE!!! First, Americans lose their jobs, their homes, and possessions and now THEY CAN't AFFORD TO GET TO THE JOB THEY'RE TRYING TO HOLD ON TO BECAUSE OF THE HIGH PRICE OF GASOLINE!!President Obama do your job of PROTECTING THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES by BRINGING DOWN TWe are on to your game. Please do your job and bring down the high price of gasoline!!!
President Obama
Reading these posts the majority don't know what they are talking about. He will do well in his 2nd term. Please, learn to spell and use the proper grammar. It shows insecurity and unintelligence.
obama
hello
i am a 14 year old girl form Charlston,South Carolina and i wanted. to make some comments on ower president Obama
1. he is the best president
2. he is well educated he went to early education in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Hawaii; continued education at Occidental College, Los Angeles, Calif.; received a B.A. in 1983 from Columbia University, New York City; worked as a community organizer in Chicago, Ill.; studied law at Harvard University, where he became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review, and received J.D. in 1991; lecturer on constitutional law, University of Chicago; member, Illinois State
3. he is also well none as one of the first black prisednt and im very pround of my mr.obama cause he realy is making a big differenc for ower country
Platinum-Jubilee invitation
The most beloved children of the Supreme God:
It is a matter of great pleasure to invite you for the grand festival of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, being organised by Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwa Vidyalaya, Bhopal.
The Incorporeal God (Shiva) has been imparting spiritual knowledge and Raj Yoga from the last 75 years. Now on the 28th March 2012 we are going to inaugurate the dawn of Golden Era.
We hope that you will manifest your good wishes towards your Golden Life, Golden Family, Golden Society, Golden Country and Golden World by participating in this worldwide grand celebration.
We are inviting to kindle the inaugural divine lamps with your lotus like hands. Your gracious presence and kind concern towards dignity and divinity will enhance our pleasure. It is our belief that in order to rejuvenate the lost glory of our Motherland, you will kindly accept our cordial invitation.
Let us recall “JO BHARA NAHI HAI BHAVON SE, BEHTI JISME RASDHAAR NAHI, WOH HRIDAY NAHI PATTHAR HAI JISKO APNI BHARAT BHUMI SE PYAR NAHI” (Essence of the quote : Being a human being we must have compassion and mercy towards the needy, which is the divine culture of our great India !)
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Gas
Dear Sir,
Today I had to drive to the drug store to get my medicine. I needed gas in my car, I had to choose between getting gas or my medicine. I put gas in my car in case I need it to get to the emergency room because I did not have enough money to get the medicine & Gas to get back home. I would appreciate any help you can give me.
econamy
you are doing a great job getting this country to where it needs to be regaurdless of repubs. oppsing every thing you try to do you should feel good about what you have done iam proud to call you my presedent god bless you and sasha michelle alea
t winner
I hope that u will be the president of USA additional terms.
i wish nice chance for U!!
About important Matter
Yes I live in tucson, arizona Were it is a right to work state. I have been unemployed off and on for four months. It has been really hard to find work. I also can't stand the fact of how gas prices are shooting up again. How does the government expect the people who are barely making it to afford gas to get to work, or go by food or pick up their kids from school if gas is going to be an issue. It would also be nice if there were easier ways for people to get money to pay for school bcause a lot of us can't afford to pay for school.
religious believes
THIS IS APOLLING MR. PRESIDENT, WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE IN TELLING PEOPLE WHAT THEY CAN AND CAN'T DO!!!! WHAT HAPPEN DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD MATTER HA!! WELL SURPRISE MR. PRESIDENT PEOPLE ARE LISTENING AND YOU JUST MIGHT HAVE PULLED THE LAST STRAW. I HAVE A GOOD FEELING THAT THIS IS GOING TO BE THE LOST FOR DEMS IN NOVEMBER. WE ARE ABOUT TO FIRE YOU AND THE DEMOCRATE RUN SENATE. WHEN THE REPUBLICANS WIN THE SENATE AND THE PRESIDENCY, OBAMA CARE IS THRU AND WILL BE REPEALED, BUT THEY MAY NOT HAVE TO BECAUSE I THINK ITS GOING TO BE KNOCKED DOWN BY SUPREME COURT.
poll
he is cheesy
For the people
President Obama, will go down in history as one of the most favored Presidents ever to serve in the United States of America. He has brought the economy back from the largest deficit in the history of America. The Republicans do not what him to serve again because they do not want a middle class people. They want to see only the rich and the poor. Go sit down Republicans and let President Obama do what he has promised the people. I love my President.
"BABY ARE YOU HOLDING " YES I STILL AM HOLDING ON
Sir,
If you need "I'll go"
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hi good
his hate
He is a American hating communist.
What do you expect.
job creation
no job
WE CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
Home Imran Khan Letter to Barak Obama About Me Gallery & Downloads
Dear President Barack Obama, the Great Leader of the World, my Friend, my Brother,I ask that you provide an opportunity for Agha Dilbar to pay an official visit to America, that we two brothers can sit together and by halting this horrible war
(In this war, 1-million people have died since the events of 9/11. If this war continues, it will become the Third World War which could cost more than 200-million lives) and pulling the 6.5 billion people of the world from the abyss of destruction and then put them on the road to progress and prosperity. Dear President Barack Obama, please consider how from 9/11/2001 until today, America has conducted many war operations in connection with the "War on Terror" which have resulted in a cycle of conflict that has expanded hundreds of times. In this period millions of innocent persons have lost their lives and many more have been rendered homeless. War affected youth are joining the armies of Al-Qaeda and the Taliban with the support of anti-American countries and have launched horrific guerrilla wars. This is the result of an incorrect war strategy. I, Agha Dilbar, desire to solve all above mentioned problems in a meeting with President Barrack Obama by adopting a new revolutionary plan by bringing an end to present guerrilla wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The result would be a world which can enter into a peaceful modernizing progress. I sincerely hope it will be so.
I, Agha Dilbar, have a new war strategy to achieve success through diplomatic negotiations between the Taliban and the Pakistani and American governments. Ninety percent of the Taliban fighting against Pak Army comes from the Swat and tribal areas of NWFP. I believe I can provide America with all the realistic facts that would allow for the implementation of programs that can convert the Taliban fighters into patriotic citizens of Pakistan. In this war strategy, Pakistan's government will never send its heavy artillery, tanks, canons or aircrafts to engage with the Taliban. In this way, the displacement of 5 million persons can be averted. In the end, the Taliban will hand over their weapons to Pakistani Government and will come to table to deliberate, ensuring a cessation in the suicide bombing attacks in Pakistan. Through this war strategy, the Pakistani and American Governments can save the exorbitant expenses of war. Through this planning, they can also utilize their savings from war budgets to develop schools, hospitals, markets, roads, bridges, dams, canals and industries in Swat and the most affected tribal areas of NWFP. On account of the present war strategy, billions of dollars are being wasted yearly with little positive outcome to anyone.
I am convinced that this war can cause the fall of America. Instead my suggestion for America to keep its super power status in the world, it must not conquer the world with war, but rather use its advanced scientific technology and spend it on agriculture, trade, education, scientific development and tourism globally. This could also trigger a rebound that could end the economic crisis in America. A new global package is being offered for your kind consideration. America will have to make a complete and final announcement that in the future, all multinational American companies will get land for no longer than a 20-year lease to set up under the BOOT agreement (in undeveloped and poor countries) factories, mills, hotels, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, air companies, shipping companies, railways, bus transport and steel mills. All these companies will be bound to handover without any cost to underdeveloped and poor countries as their machinery and transport after 20-years.
A new suggestion in connection with global cooperation involves the
return of export American agricultural and industrial products will
give his 50% profit to the exporting countries and utilize this as aid
for the development of agricultural, industrial, trade, educational
and touristic institutions. This suggestion could end the American
economic crisis and enhance support for America's foreign public
relations campaigns. I sincerely hope it will be so.
To make American foreign policy successful on a global level, the
following plans must be taken into consideration:
a) America will have to provide free scholarships to at least 100 top master students (in each underdeveloped and poor country in the world) of medicine and sciences.
b) Highly educated and well-trained one hundred cultural groups (each group contains 100 persons) will have to arrange one hundred cultural shows for three months in big cities of underdeveloped and poor countries.
c) America will have to arrange exhibitions through his Embassies for its latest products, in the underdeveloped and poor countries. All these mentioned above industrial exhibitions will be arranged
continuously for two months. The above mentioned exhibitions can present products that can be sold.
Following rules and regulations will be undertaken for the progress and prosperity of American students.
a) Among degree and diploma holders from all institutions, those
receiving degrees at the state level, 100 girls and 100 boys receive cash prizes to be announced on behalf of the government during an invitational lunch.
b) The top 200 achieving students (boys and girls), tours of different historical sites will be arranged free of cost.
c) Talent schools of international level will be set up throughout the country at a district level, in which students of extraordinary talent are instructed from first grade onwards.
d) American state governments will announce free transport, free lunch in all schools, colleges and universities.
To minimize the differences between societies, a plan which I hope to present to you President Obama, we can curb the ever-increasing distress and hatred growing between the Muslim world and America. It is becoming a major cause of weakness in the relationship between governments and publics. As a sincere friend, I have practical suggestions to Barack Obama if given the opportunity to visit the United States in an official capacity.
I request the government of America provide me with the opportunity to describe (first of all my briefing with president’s advisors) my one thousand plans and ideas for changing the world before a one-on-one meeting with President Obama himself. With my thanks.
The Government of America should announce it will provide free homes to employees after 20 year of service as per the following rules and regulations.
1. For providing free home facility to their employees after
retirement the government will deduct 2 ½% amounts for their monthly salaries.
2. The government of America will deduct 2 ½% amounts of salaries to the employee and will deposit the same in government treasury which shall be paid to the housing company on monthly basis.
3. The housing company shall provide beautiful home to the government or non government employee after 20 year of service.
4. The people not acquiring home after 20 year of service shall be paid in whole by deducted total amount from their salaries during their employment
I, Agha Dilbar, have sent Ten Million research peace letters to the international community since the 9/11 incident. This letter is my Great Peace Mission plan which is I will continue to pursue. The current global economic crisis is the result of the misguided War on Terror. If this crisis accelerates further could initiate World War III. Please hear my voice of truth. I believe my peace mission can change the course of history but can only be realized without your help, President Barack Obama.
Come president Obama; let us save the World from the havoc of war and move towards friendship, peace and prosperity in the light of your principle “CHANGE WE NEED”. President Obama should retreat your troops from Iraq and Afghanistan for the sake of tranquility. Obama’s Administration should refrain from directing Pakistani Government for triggering military operation in the North Waziristan. In the next phase, America can employ its military budget for health, education, agriculture and for economic prosperity of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. From 9/11 to the date, America’s wrong military strategy has resulted in vast agony among people of Iraq, Afghanistan, Tribal areas of Pakistan and Swat, against America. To counter such adverse effects, America should take immediate steps in promoting economic prosperity of affected areas of Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan by developing colonies, markets, schools, colleges, roads, canals and dams.
President Obama let us think and sought out that after executing
several military operations since 9/11 to this date, what has been
accomplished by us. The fact is that approximately one million people have been lost in this war. For their revenge one lack (100000) people have become bombers and are fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan... These people have devastating plans of attacking America and allied European countries. Billions of dollars lost in this meaningless war (War on Terror) has resulted in economic crisis and unemployment. If this War on Terror continues, “fall of America” just like “fall of Russia” can be predicted.
Come Obama let us make peace, friendship, progress and prosperity all over the World. By implanting this revolutionary Great Plan the War on Terror will end in few months all round the World. (Amen)
Please look at this new housing plan for Americans. By commencing mega housing projects massive problems such as unemployment, stagnation of economy along with housing needs for masses could be catered.
1. For implementation of this plan federal government and the state governments will have to provide land to the housing companies at 50% subsidize rates.
2. Companies under the scheme will be registered name “National Housing Development” (NHD) and will be assigned a registration number.
3. On successful completion, these housing companies (NHD) shall provide American citizens 50% fully constructed houses, flats, schools, colleges, hospitals and commercial markets on soft loans for five year period.
4. The remaining plots of (NHD) shall provide, for construction of houses, flats, schools, colleges, commercial markets, on lease of five year period.
5. The Federal and States Governments shall be provided land to housing companies (NHD) ranging from 100 acres, 500 acres, 1000 acres, 5000 acres up to 10000 acres, conditional upon credit worthiness and bank guarantee.
6. The housing projects under the scheme shall be completed within a period of two years and shall be thereafter transferred to the American people
7. Foreign investors of (NHD) shall also be invited so that a large pool of funds for adequate investment may be ensured. Today I agha dilbar is going to present you such a great plan, by
implanting that all the food products would be sold at a very cheap price in America.
With this plan, besides increase in employment resources, there would be a boost in agriculture, industry, trade, tourism and export in America and it would help to control economic crisis immediately.
1) All the federal and state governments would arrange a new law
enforcement, which would exempt all kind of taxes. These food items are i-e vegetables, fruits, grains, sugar, chicken, eggs, meat fish, cold drinks, juices ice cream, biscuits, sweets and medicines.
2) Under a new law in America, all the people dealing with food
business would be provided long term loan with 2% mark up for 5- years by federal and states governments. And the company’s doing this business would get 50%investment by the govt. as well. During the next seven years in America, the foiling rules and
Regulations would be observed to install one million wind mills and One million off shore tide tribunes.
In the result of implanting the suggested plan, besides a large scale Of production of pollution free electrical energy, there will be great Development in employment, agriculture and industry
1) Federal and states government would announce no tax on wind mills And off shore tide tribunes.
2) To install wind mills and off shore tide tribunes the federal and
States Governments provide free land near off shore.
3) To act upon the above mentioned plan, the federal and states
Governments America would announce to provide 50% capital to initiate The business. During the next seven years in America, the following rules and regulations would be observed to install One Million Wind mills and One Million off shore Tide Tribunes.
In the result of implanting the suggested plan, besides a large scale of production of pollution free electrical energy, there will be great development in employment, agriculture and industry
Federal and States Government would announce no tax on Wind Mills and off shore Tide Tribunes. To install wind mills and off shore tide tribunes the Federal and States Governments provide free land. To act upon the above mentioned plan, the federal and states governments America would announce to provide 50% capital to initiate the business. International Revolution Movement
Friendship, Progress, ProsperityOBJECTIVES
I Agha Dilbar have sent approximately 10 million letters from 9/11
till to date through internet about ending WAR ON TERROR and for
establishment of PEACE
I Agha Dilbar have been constantly appealing President Obama for last three years for AN OFFICAL VISIT TO AMERICA. I am hopeful that I will succeed through my table talks with President Obama in making PEACE all around the world.
From: Agha Dilbar Gardezi
Friendship Progress Prosperity
We Can Change the World (Obama) http://aghadilbar.webs.com/ See pictures of Obama and flood victims of Pakistan in photo gallery Tears and Hope, Help Flood Victims of Pakistan
Agha Dilbar calls for help with Pakistan flood relief. As I am sure all of you know Pakistan has experienced it is worst natural disaster in history over 20-million people are in need of
water, food, shelter, medicine ,houses, schools, hospitals and roads
,canals,dams,bridges etc.
Please do whatever you can to help, donate a dollar. Tell a friend, nothing is too little.
God bless you and keep Pakistan in your prayers. Please do what you can to help. If you can donate please go to this Internet link.THE AMBASSADORS ONLINE MAGAZINE
c/o the Ambassadors Research Association
195 Clearview Avenue, Unit 821 Ottawa, Ontario, K1Z 6S1
CANADA.
Tel: +1-613-321-8573IMRAN KHAN FLOOD RELIEF FUND
MY DEAR PAKISTAN - - - A GREAT NATION
Problems and Solutions 180 Million Pakistani Citizens
IN PAKISTAN, A SERIES OF SUICIDAL ATTACKS HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED IN RESPONSE TO DRONE ATTACKS THROUGH AMERICA.
In this worst situation, Pakistan Army can save Pakistan. Takeover the governance & hold free fair election in next 6 months.Pakistan Army can Save Pakistan
I. Corruption and Dearness
a. Government Employees having charges of corruption ranging from grade 17-22 to be dismissed from their present positions and
possession and prosecution their personal property.
b. All vacancies in government institutions to be filled through open merit scheme.
c. Concrete steps should immediately be taken to counter increasing
rate of inflation.
1. Farmers should be granted soft loans ranging up to Rs. 5 million at 2% markup.
2. Owners of poultry and cattle farm houses hold also be provided soft loans ranging up to Rs. 5 million at 2% markup.
3. Cottage industry should also be facilitated by granting soft loans
ranging up to Rs. 5 million.
II. Load shedding
a. Construction of network of small hydal power plants on the verge of rivers.
b. Construction of waste power plants for provision of electricity to
urban areas. It will also be helpful in waste management.
III. Terrorism
a. Drown attacks and presence of American and NATO forces in
Afghanistan and Iraq are main cause of terrorism in Pakistan.
b. The American Government has to be convinced by the Pakistani
Government that drowns attacks are not in anyone’s favors and
therefore should be stopped.
IV. Illiteracy
a. Model schools, Colleges and Universities to be developed at district level.
b. Establishment of technical training institutes meeting international standards. Theses institutes should provide matriculation passed students three year diploma on technical
subjects.
V. Health, Horticulture and provision of clean water
a. Construction of Hospitals at district level equipped with latest
facilities. Deserving patients would be provided free of cost medical
facilities. Training institutes for nurses to be established beside
these hospitals
b. For provision of healthy living, model gardens should be constructed at district level. Following services should be provided:
i. Super stores
ii. Salons and beauty parlors
iii. Marriage halls
iv. Gymnasium
v. Automotive repair shops
vi. Tailoring shops
vii. Clubs
c. Water purifications plants of international standard to be sited in the cities.
VI. Curtailment of Encroachments and impurification
a. A new law should be devised through which persons involved in impurification of eatables and medicines should be punished with
imprisonment of twenty-five years.
b. Legislation by the government for dealing with encroachments on public property. The violators will be punished with penalties amounting to Rs 10 million and imprisonment of ten years.
VII. Regulation of Courts
a. Legislation to be done for disposing off decisions within seven
days. Those judges who fail to fulfill the condition will also be
dismissed.
b. Private Cottage Industries will be established within Jail premises. These industries will provide training to the prisoners.
c. The prisoners will be provided half of their wages in cash. The
remaining portion of their wages will be utilized on provision of food
and cloth.
d. A private super store will be established in the prison. Prisoners
will be allowed to buy from this store.
Hearing the Voice of A Great Revolution!
Excelsiour (with the help of People's Struggle) Change the World for the Revolution ow is it possible to pave the way for a peaceful revolutional struggle to end corruption, injustice and lawlessness in any country?
1. The general public, at national level, should cease all means of public transport for seven days.
2. All government and private offices, schools, colleges, universities and commercial markets shall be closed for seven days.
3. This struggle shall be confined to constitutional limits. Any type of violence shall be discouraged.
4. Agha Dilbar declare Civil Disobedience against any Government in the World, for Injustice, lawlessness and corruption.Strategic Plan for Creation of 10 Million Jobs for Americans
1. The American Government will declare provision of free of cost and to foreign investors(Europe, Japan, China, Middle East and africa) for establishment of industrial undertakings on condition that such setups will commence operational activities within two years of establishment.
2. Maximum employment of American citizens should be observed. In this regard following benchmarks can be used;
Nationality Holders 90%
Foreigners 10%
3. A new institution “American Authority” will be established. It will be responsible for determining the extent of provision of free of cost land in accordance with the size of investment to foreign investors.IMRAN'S LAHORE RALLY STUNS OPPONENTS
LAHORE, Oct 30: Imran Khan surprised his detractors on Sunday by holding a massive public meeting, described by political observers as one of the biggest rallies held in Lahore over the past two decades. And in a hard-hitting speech he asked the rulers to declare their assets and threatened a civil disobedience movement and a country-wide blockade if they did not do so.
"Declare your assets or face the wrath of people," the Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief roared.
He said declaration of politicians' assets was necessary for a transparent governance. If politicians did not do so, the PTI would set up a commission to prepare a list of politicians and their assets and take it to court, he said.
Mr. Khan laid out his "plan to save the country' as his supporters, including a large number of youths and women, raised enthusiastic slogans.
Caravans of youths from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also attended the meeting in the vast Minar-i-Pakistan ground.
Imran Khan said the PTI would never use the army against its own people nor would ever beg for aid. "Jinnah would have never begged and Imran will rather die than beg," he said.
Though there was nothing new in the speech or the plan, the large meeting helped his party to maintain the momentum it had built with a series of rallies in Punjab and other areas.
Mr Khan said the PTI would end corruption, declare an education emergency, improve tax collection, pursue an independent foreign policy, bring Balochistan into the mainstream national politics, end the war on terror and protect rights of minorities and women.
He said most of the crises in the country were a result of corruption of the ruling elite.
Once it is taken up by an independent election commission and judiciary, the rest will be easy. "Pakistan is losing over Rs3,000 billion a year in tax corruption. If it can be tapped, the country does not need foreign aid. Once the government wins the confidence of people, economic woes would simply go away."
'Declare assets or face civil disobedience'
Imran's Lahore rally stuns opponents
Mr Khan said a country that had "over 180 billion tons of coal reserves could not in any way be called an energy starved state". There is an equally great potential in hydro-electric resources.
"If the PTI can run thermal units even at 70 per cent of their installed capacity, currently running at 25 to 30 per cent, the country will have no energy crisis," he said.
On foreign policy, he said the focus should be on "independence, not slavery: the PTI will want friendship with everyone, including the Americans, but on the basis of equality. The Americans will be told that Pakistan cannot fight their war and Pakistan Army cannot do its bidding.
"Ties with China will form the cornerstone of PTI's foreign policy. I am leaving tonight for China at the invitation of the Chinese government and friendship with them will be pursued to the fullest."
In a bid to dispel a perception of belonging to the 'ultra right wing' he said the PTI would "declare an education emergency for women; they will be educated and their right to property will be ensured as enshrined in Islamic laws. The minorities should rest assured that the PTI will stand for them once in power".
He said drone attacks were part of the problem rather than a solution. "They are feeding terrorism. The PTI believes that they are pushing over one million armed Pakhtuns to the other side of the divide. Once Pakistan quits the US-sponsored war on terror, these one million armed tribal people will take care of militancy and terrorism in their areas. It is simply a matter of making the right choices."
He Said: "The Lahorites are slow to wake up, but once they do, as they are now, they are unstoppable." He urged the people to "mobilise themselves to save the country".
He concluded his speech by warning both President Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Muslim League-N Chief Nawaz Sharif that "change is not only imminent but already under way and the corrupt will not find a place now to hide".
AFP adds: Mr Khan said that his party would help US troops pull out from Afghanistan and bring militancy in the country to an end.
"My message to America is that we will have friendship with you but we will not accept any slavery," he told the crowd.
"We will help you n a respectable withdraw of your troops from Afghanistan, but we will not launch a military operate in in Pakistan for you."
Top US officials, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, last week visited Pakistan to press for action against militant: particularly the Haqqani network, which is blame for anti-US attacks in Afghanistan.
Witnesses said the rally was attended by some 150,000 people while organizers put the number at over half a million.
People came in packed buses, trucks, cars and tractors from Lahore and other cities. Roads were blocked for hours due to heavy crowds. AGHAL DILBAR GARDEZI HAVE SENT 10 MILLION PEACE LETTERS ALL OVER THE WORLD FROM 9/11 TILL TODAY With Greetings and Best Wishes
THANKS
Agha Dilbar GardeziTSUNAMI' SWEEPS KARACHI
Imran vows to redress grievances of Baloch people, work for Islamic welfare state
The Imran Khan wave, which the cricketer- turned-politician prefers to call 'tsunami', reached Karachi on Sunday with a large turnout at a Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf meeting which surprised many political analysts, some of whom termed it one of the largest rallies recently held in the city.
Imran Khan was accompanied on the dais by the new entrant to his party, the firebrand PML-N heavy-weight Javed Hashmi who had ditched his party on Saturday to join the PTI bandwagon; former PPP foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Justice (retd) Wajihuddin.
In his speech, the PTI chief dropped a bombshell by announcing that senior PPP leader and another former foreign minister, Sardar Assef Ahmed, had called him earlier in the day to confirm that he was joining his party.
Imran Khan touched on his favourite themes, including rampant corruption, people's misery and economic downslide. But most noticeably, he pledged to address the grievances of the people of Balochistan if his party came to power.
He said he would apologise to Baloch people on behalf of their other compatriots for injustices done to them. "We have committed excesses and have treated you like the people of a colony as we did in the case of the people of East Pakistan," he said. "I pledge that when we come to power, we will give you a special status as West Germany gave to East Germany by diverting all development projects to the latter.
"Turning to an emotionally charged crowd of youths, Mr Khan said if his party came to power with the support of people, he would accomplish the dream of the Quaid-i-Azam to turn the country into an islamic welfare state. He reminded the people that he had never disappointed the nation as a cricketer, built a cancer hospital and a most modern university in a rural area of Mianwali and said he would fulfill their dream of a welfare state with their support. He appealed to the nation to join him to build a new, sovereign and prosperous Pakistan.
The PTI chief claimed that he would eliminate much of the corruption in government within 90 days of coming to power. He described corruption as the biggest hurdle to progress.
Referring to development and prosperity in Singapore, Malaysia and Turkey, he said they were able to do so by installing honest leadership in power.
The cricketer-turned-politician termed the crowd a tsunami and announced that its next stop would be in Quetta on March 23.
He said he had decided not to speak against any party, but PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif had given him a challenge to play a 10-over match with him. He advised Mr Sharif to hurry up lest he should be left with men not enough even to form a cricket team. He said he also wanted to play a match with Asif Zardari but he now stood retired hurt; Welcoming Javed Hashim into the party fold, he announced that another wicket was about to fall as Sardar Assef Ahmed Ali had called him to confirm that he was joining the PTI.
PTI vice-chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi, whose speech was punctuated with slogans of "Go Zardari go", said the country's nuclear assets were not under physical threat, but policymakers did pose a danger.
He said the policy of credible minimum deterrence was aimed at warning those who cast an evil eye on Pakistan.
Mr Qureshi said the nuclear programme must be protected from those who could bargain over it for their personal interests.
He said when he was foreign minister a nuclear deal between India and the United States had been discussed at a conference in Algeria and Pakistan had opposed it on the grounds that it amounted to discrimination against Pakistan.
"This was my first ideological difference with President Zardari who did not approve of the stand taken by the Foreign Office."
Mr Qureshi said Pakistan did not harbour any aggressive designs against any country and sought friendship with India and the United States, but could not opt for slavery.
"If the nation wants to have an independent, sovereign, prosperous, credible and strong Pakistan, it must elect a party whose leadership could offer their heads rather than surrender."
He said the message of this massive rally was clear to the world that no one could bargain over the nuclear programme.
Javed Hashmi said the historic rally was a harbinger of a revolution in the country. He said he was with Imran Khan at every step, but would oppose every wrong decision of the party. "Justice was a slogan of the Quaid-i- Azam." He promised that the PTI would set up a system of justice after coming to power. "We will form a government comprising youths." People from various areas of the city and other parts of Sindh and the country attended the PTI’s first impressive political gathering. People thronged the venue in buses and private vehicles waving flags of the party.
Un-controlled Inflation in Pakistan can only be restrained through increase in agricultural and industrial production.In Balochistan Gold and Copper reserves have been discovered which worth 500 billion Dollars. These should be extracted and used for the Growth and Prosperty of Pakistan.
Our President
Im almost blind, so if things are miss spelled im sorry. i think our president is donig a great job.F or all the lack of help he get from congress. It took President clinton 8 years to clean up after one President Bush.How does people think this President is going to clean this mess up in 4 years. If the republicans get in to office theUS will belong to another country in 10 years. If they are willing to sell us out for the rich,what next.I cant believr they even let newt in to the gop. are people that dang stupid? Im ashamed of the people in the US,for the way there acting. They new it would thak more than4 yrs to clean up the crap that this last President left. If all the parties would get off there buts and do whats right the President could things back th way they belong.thank you for letting me voice a little of what I needed to say.
politics
Republicans don't see the difference between politics and money laundering. You are good in one thing, that is dividing the world like before and spreading poor peoples blood for the few peoples advantage and benefits.
what about climate change in this year?
wonderfull king of king is JESUS CHRIST
concern about Israel
Mr. President: I firmly believe Genesis 12:1-3, vs. 3, "I will bless those who bless you. Andf I will curse him who curses you. And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." I beleive this applies to Israel and the US and we should honor her in every way. I don't feel you are doing this at all. I beleive our nation will suffer greatly if we don't do this, so please prayerfully consider this Bibical idea.
President Obama can you please help our mom;s house
my mom lives in Ridgeway sc which is Kershaw County .Ihave been trying to get help with this house before my dad had died;which was in oct 2011 i have called different programs ,the people would come out some of them and claim to come back .they would just promise false hopes .there was this church that did do some thing they weaherrize the windows .but they also cracked ythe one in the front.they give my mom 2 heaters .that was nice but mr. president that house is in terrible conditio the flors are sinking in the house is so darn cold the doors haveair comin threw the cracks .and underneath the doors as well .my dad fought in world war2 .and now the va says they are going to help .but now the woman she is cotacting wont be in the office all this week there is always something we just can;t seem to get no help from nowhere.and it is a shame because my dad would hav dreams about the war when he was alive .and he would always say that no one cares because he knows.that i have been tryin to get help for so many years.that house is in terrible shape we need a whole new house can you plese help us you think it could be done before weather comes again thanks for taking the time out to read my letter .and you are doig a great job as our blessed president we all love you an yours .
prayer
God bless barack obama
I know barack obama the best u.s president
Damn little bug, insolent! damn black African infinite repugnant
Barack Hussein Obama is Africa in escense, he do no the United States of America believers. we going a show him!, please witness!.
dear president
dear us president , i voter in president that knee to all the ppl that i am love you beother love:) jia you , that i donation and investion that american about $6.6 trillion USa into country :) i promise that about 15 yrs about balance :) all the best and helping that needy ppl :)
I love what you have done for this country. I'm a democrate.
I'm a democrate. and always will be. I love whay you have done. for this country, I knew what bush did not do, that could not be courraged. In one term.
I'm seventy years olg.
Ways to create a peaceful world in minds first by Honesty.
My case will surely help Rupret Murdoch: He'd be benefited, should my posting comes to his knowledge.
Please read how reality will become better:
In this rapidly developing digital communication era, it is possible to find out electronically the exact whereabouts of hackers. But only need to abolish some privacy laws allowing Internet controller by (and only now, by current most honest US political power & Govt.) openly declared a simple new policy of unrestricted access to records of every member of the Global Public (it's being done secretly -just like a thief does, by an elusive party) and this minor change will reward USA to remain still the best Humanitarian and Political Power in the World. Good guys have nothing to be afraid about because their digital records won't be even checked when honest guys openly take control of monitoring!
Regardless, such laws be made or not, a few dishonest manipulators, just like operators of an elusive but Fake Crocodile, are now and in the future forever will monitor each and every global citizen's records of activities. Therefore, every good citizen everywhere should blindly demand the early mentioned change in privacy laws.
In North-America, the negatively powerful bad lawmakers (appointed by too greedy businessmen / Dealers of OIL, Drugs and War-Weapons with same qualities and mentalities of bullying wealthy thugs) will never want to pass such public benefiting laws, unless the public become aware of overall impact of this apparently simple but highly significant change causing factors.
The more members of the Global Public gets to know about such things, the faster will be the positive change. Even slow progress is Okay, as these information in the digital networks are indestructible and sooner or later going to financially benefit mainly every hard working citizen of USA and elsewhere.
I have personally collected numerous proofs and digital evidences of how a few inhumanly -bad guys inside public power handling authorities can virtually take form of a 'dishonestly too powerfiul Elusive Crocodile' that even exist in Canada's great Judicial system and my voice is either 'not being heard' or 'heard but not addressed by fearful good heads' despite providing them some clear like day-light evidences and also in 'black and white.'
I know, the same inhumanly -bad guys exist in our same territorial power of USA too and only the Public of North-America can change the practice of dishonest manipulation of the laws in the old judicial systems.
I Forgot to mention at the beginning that: By phone hacking and /or similar means the Elusive Crocodile in Canada have manipulated too many of my personal records, voice recordings, Reporters' transcripts etc. in the Government's files and records including the Crown Corporation's and Canada's Great judicial systems'.
Shahislam
America.,And Planet earth.
Most Presidents of Planet Earth, all wind and piss.Thier only impress the braindead media,broadcasters,and moronic masses.
Anyway now that the fanfare of the usual seeing the old year out,and new year in,its back to the old crap .
Obama
Oh really.... LOL! He has been terrible on the economy.... The Arab "spring" is set to become a disaster for the west... Just plain present on Bin Laden when he got nailed... anyone who had been President would have made the same decisions (though Obama had to rely on the "techniques" of his predecessor to have sufficient intelligence).... He loves to blame the Europeans on the economic problems initiated by America's economic mistakes (while he continues the policies that brought down Greece and Itally)... Sorry but this "spin" just doesn't work for thinking people - and we do know that Obama's main supporters - poor and dependent on government Americans either buy it or just like having their votes paid for...
OhBummer
OhBummer is the worst president ever
Obama needs to be voted out.
What many in Europe do not understand because it does not get covered is the fact that Obama is currupt.
He recently gave 500+ million dollar contract to a company that is owned by a Hedge Fund. The owner of the hedge fund made huge contributions to Obama and Democratic party, he is what is known as a bundler. He raised for Obama over a million dollars.
There are at least 3 instances of this, Solyndra, Siga Tecnologies and LightSquared. The most bizarre thing is that when press questioned Obama's spokesman about this he said this is not that important so Obama was not even briefed about this matter at all.
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