Since the failed Times Square bombing attempt the Obama Administration has struggled to find a response to the attack, which officials say originated in Pakistan.
Despite reports that the Obama Administration has increased preparations for unilateral attacks on Pakistani soil, analysts say that such moves are unlikely and would do serious harm to Pakistan’s already weakened government.
Last week it was revealed that President Obama had given Pakistan an “ultimatum,” demanding that they launch an attack against North Waziristan.
The wisdom of such a move is in doubt, however, as it had already been reported that the Tehreek-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has left the area at the request of government-linked tribesmen.
Pakistan has generally obeyed US demands for such offensives, which has gotten them into a number of wars in their northern tribal areas, but even if they don’t, analysts say the Obama Administration won’t have any good choices for retaliation.
Can anyone say "false flag?"
Why is a 'response' needed?
The bomber is under arrest. The news say others that worked with him are under arrest. Isn't that the appropriate response to the crime?
In America, a 'response' is code for "lets go kill a thousand innocent people."