But polls are of limited use in predicting his future. General Musharraf does not rule by the will of the people, but dictatorially within a hobbled democratic system. He ostensibly restored democracy in 2002, but meanwhile claimed huge powers for his office. As president, he can dissolve parliament on a whim. As army chief, he controls security policy—from a nasty war against Islamist militants in the northern tribal areas, to the orientation of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal.
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But praising Musharraf for stepping down as army chief is akin to praising the honesty of a thief, who, having stolen and broken a priceless vase, returns it in pieces, with apologies.
但赞扬穆沙拉夫交出军权类似于赞扬一位盗贼的诚实,这位盗贼显示偷窃并打破了一个无价的花瓶,然后归还它的碎片。
He was also under pressure to resign as chief of the Pakistani Army.
他还对在压力下辞职,担任巴基斯坦陆军。
Much of Robert Lee's success as the commander in chief of the Confederate army was due to his use of flank attacks by fast-marching generals.
美国南军统帅罗勃特。李经常指挥行军迅速的将领攻击敌军侧翼,借此取胜。
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