1/10 - Musharraf Resignation Speech COMPLETE ENGLISH subtitles

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Update - Sept 12, 2008:
The complete video (38MB) in 3gp format (video for mobile phones):
http://tinyurl.com/4kkfkz
The complete audio (3.6MB) in mp3 format (for mobile phones):
http://tinyurl.com/4j6ogs
Both these files have improved audio (less noisy than the youtube videos).
Alternate links:
http://tinyurl.com/6hq7ru
http://tinyurl.com/6do6kc
Update - Aug 27, 2008:
The complete speech without subtitles (150MB) can be downloaded from:
http://tinyurl.com/6njthg
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Pervez Musharraf Resignation Speech (August 18, 2008 - 1pm) - COMPLETE with ENGLISH subtitles (Part 1/10)

Prior to speech, there was media speculation either way and it was not clear for much of the speech what he would say.
Masterful management of secrecy of the outcome.
Nail-biting speech revealed Musharraf's decision at the very end.

Musharraf had two choices:
1) challenge the impeachment (hard to make stick)
2) resign to avoid a prolonged process - since the incompetent government would have trouble prosecuting (they had not even revealed charges, or defined the process for impeachment)

In my opinion he was less of a problem for the incompetents as President. Now he will be freer to criticize them. I predict he will join or start a political party (most probably with Sheikh Rasheed and others).

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[OhNaynay]

i don't know why but i like musharraf way better than zardari...

musharraf was like our bush..

they were infamous,

but they were EXTREMELY good at running their country.

but i miss pakistan AND musharraf ):

[pakistanwatch]

Musharraf was liked in Pakistan prior to the "civil society" movement against him. Read the blog at top-right for background - search for "Mossadeg" on that blog.

Bush is another story altogether. He was a midget among leaders.

Musharraf stands out on his own among world leaders. He was dealt very difficult situation and he tried to tread the middle path to keep the U.S. at bay WHILE retaining links to China etc.

Also read the blog for why he was removed.

[pakistanwatch]

quote: One day you'll understand that true stability does not come from the gun of a dictator

Problem we don't have "one day".

What you say is admirable and probably correct - but what do you do in the 20 years before competent leadership emerges ?

Someone has to guarantee that free media becomes operational, that that generation of leaders get the education they deserve. And that it is local bodies (NOT legislators) who are doling out "development funds".

[pakistanwatch]

That is, you need someone "transformational". Transforming the people from sheep into thinking humans.

That schools work, that universities get funding.

That not a few media, but tens of media channels are started (so it is harder to monopolize). Although they SHOULD have prohibited joint ownership of newspaper and TV (as happens elsewhere - but perhaps in Pakistan print media was anemic anyway so maybe it is less relevant).

[pakistanwatch]

That the media criticizes the President, so that others are ALSO criticized.

Sure you can base everything on the Afghan/U.S./Pakistan equation. But is that the extent of your interest in Pakistan ?

[kahloon007]

sadar musharraf zindabad, best leader of the country after qaid e azam

[acer4rutube]

Musharaf ...Zindabad

[iMrAnMiRzA52]

@kahloon007 karo phir mojein ,aik bar phir hakumat do usy pakistan ko khtm hi ker de ga.. ye loadshedding us ki hi mehrbani hy aap log pata ni kia kehty hain?

[zebust]

i literally cried on that day..... 1) bcaz u resigned ........ 2) country was going to the assholes.............. at the time, i was thinking......if someday i can get a chance to hug u tight....

[htowndesi1]

Musharraf was great, come back Musharraf

[adnanshah170883]

when musharaf was in power every thing seemed to be going fine and their was a hope that nations economey will continue to be on upwards trend but since he has left it seemes like pakistan has become inscure its economey is tumbling evey day by day. ay rab please help pakistan and pakistanis.

[moongoldpk]

musharraf sab say bara kuta tha

[alibryan20]

@lovemushrraf Its clear that you dont have any idea how to have a civilised arguement,, im sure you have picked this habbit from your glorious DICKtator. :) But let me tell you one thing,, no one really cares about your poor existence as no one cares about your petty views. They stink like you words!!! I really pity people like you man.

[lovemusharraf]

I think you are part of nawaz sharif Media Propaganda Cell.

Shame on you bastard.

[lovemusharraf]

Oye phuddi dya taxi driver.