Monthly Archives: March 2006

The Blame Game

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Mash

When my five-year old daughter accidentally does something wrong she is in the habit of saying, "Look what you made me do!." In response, I try to explain to her the concept of personal responsibility, of free will, of taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 7 Comments

Throw Andy From The Train

Posted on March 29, 2006 by Mash

President Bush has finally shaken up his inner circle. Chief of Staff Andy Card has called it quits after the longest tenure of anyone in that post. President Bush has responded to calls for "fresh blood" in the White House … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer’s Neo-Conservative Moment – Or Francis Fukuyama As The Oracle

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Mash

As I mentioned in my previous post, I had initially decided not to get too deeply involved in Charles Krauthammer’s tantrum (it is probably best to stay out of the way when you see a man foaming at the mouth). But, … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer Chokes On A Chicken Hawk

Posted on March 28, 2006 by Mash

Fresh from his "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Civil War" column, Charles Krauthammer points his wrath at Francis Fukuyama in his latest column. Krauthammer is mad as hell and he isn’t going to take it anymore. … Continue reading →

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11 Million Felons

Posted on March 27, 2006 by Mash

"Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!" cries sheWith silent lips. "Give me your tired, your poor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,I lift my lamp beside the golden … Continue reading →

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