To Netazneta: LOL. You have lived up to your username posing a serious question at me. You talk less but generally post something of substance. Hence, I am an admirer of you as well. See, I don't have problems with admiring people's unique traits no matter if they do not fall under a similar creed of mine. To defend, first let me put you what I said in the end of the paragraph : ''Here, let me emphasize that although I admire Musharraf for being able to improve the situations in Pakistan, I do not agree with all of his political maneuvering.'' I think 'I do not agree with all of his political maneuvering' should have erased your cynicism. Nevertheless, 'I am a big fan of him, his charisma and capability' doesn't mean that I have approved his military coup. It's his military coup, his constant denial of resigning as the Army chief and depriving Mr Sharif and Mrs Bhutto of politics etc that I dislike about him. Otherwise, he could be called a fine statesman. Charisma, yes he acquires this trait, you accept it or not. It is a big bonus for every individual, isn't it? Otherwise how could a stern assailant of dictatorship adore (something about) a dictator. And CAPABILITY, he has turned many things around in Pakistan. Sectorial violence between Shias and Sunnis has plummeted, economy has resurrected, political system(although very biased) and parliament is functioning, relations between India has improved, US-Pakistan ties have also improved. Overall, Pakistan has achieved some stability. One cannot deny these success of Musharraf, and that was what I meant. Rememeber IF had tried to compare Gyanendra with Musharraf and my point was there is nothing comparable between the two dictators. Finally, I am against any forms of dictatorship. Although I admire his charisma and capability, I totally despise him for his undemocratic actions.