Monthly Archives: March 2006

Civil War In Iraq

Posted on March 27, 2006 by Mash

This week marks the beginning of the Iraqi Civil War. The American mission in Iraq is over. We can either stay and fight everyone, pick sides, or leave. No choice open to America now will improve the situation on the … Continue reading →

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Duck And Cover

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Mash

What happens if Abdul Rahman is set free in Afghanistan and is then killed by a fanatical lynch mob? After all, clerics in Afghanistan have threatened to tear him to pieces. It is an entirely convenient outcome for all concerned. The … Continue reading →

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Hate Has A Name

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Mash

As sectarian violence spins out of control in Iraq, today The Washington Post reports that Moqtada al-Sadr’s compound was struck with two mortars. He was inside and survived injury.  After the attack, al-Sadr released a statement with the obligatory call for … Continue reading →

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Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Mash

Peace Takes Courage via Steve O of Bring it On

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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Mash

Every Muslim in the world recognizes the title of this post. Those words begin every chapter (surah) but one of The Koran.  The Arabic words Rahman (most gracious) and Rahim (most merciful) are considered to be two of the ninety-nine attributes … Continue reading →

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