Monthly Archives: March 2006

Grieve For Iraq

Posted on March 25, 2006 by Mash

We, who sit thousands of miles away, watch the tragedy that is current day Iraq unfold on our television screens. After a while, the daily killings all seem to blur into each other. Not much catches our attention anymore. The … Continue reading →

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Portrait Of The Artist As A Young Plagiarist

Posted on March 25, 2006 by Mash

Conservative blogger Ben Domenech has resigned from The Washington Post after revelations that he plagiarized articles in The National Review and other publications. His blog, Red America, is no more. He did not go quietly into the night however. True … Continue reading →

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More On The Charles Krauthammer Column

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Mash

This new turn in the PR offensive is finally generating some attention. Check out Michael Signer’s excellent post on Democracy Arsenal here. You can also read my earlier post on Krauthammer’s column.

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State Department Did Not Get Memo On Good News From Iraq

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Mash

Here is the State Department’s Country Report on Human Rights Practices for Iraq, published March 8, 2006. It speaks for itself.

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Charles Krauthammer Lunches With The Ladies Of Bull Run

Posted on March 24, 2006 by Mash

Charles Krauthammer cheerfully declares "Of Course It’s a Civil War" in his latest op-ed for The Washington Post. Now here’s a true red meat conservative. He not only faces reality head-on, but he embraces it and relishes it. He wants … Continue reading →

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