I won't be long before most people in referring to Muharraf will join that long and inglorious line of petty despots as one of "our bastards". There is a pattern that has evolved over the years that highlights our countries ability to choose the most expedient solution to complicated socio-governmental issues and end up with ineffectual and corrupt swindlers in place as heads of failed governments.

The people of Pakistan appear to be screaming for a democratic rule of law in their country to the deaf ears of Musharraf and his military regime. It will be to our advantage to pay close attention to where this all leads.