Of course Pakistan was invented, but the point is, it is recognized as a sorvereign nation whether you, I, or anyone else likes it GreenwhichJ.

We both know we aren't about to adopt the methods of Genghis Khan, tempting as it might be, in the high desert of the FATA.

Besides, if we were to destroy the tribal system which is based on a social welfare system of smuggling, we would create another problem of refugees of epic proportion, and afterall, what would the Pashtun do in the low area mingling with the social elite of the Punjab? : - )

No my dear GreenwhichJ, though your post has military merit, the world as a whole will not accept it, nor will any American administration.

Therefore, we will continue to pour in less then adequate troop levels, throw more money toward a corrupt Karzai government, and continue a course down a path of ambiguity.