Monthly Archives: April 2006

A Discussion Across The Aisle

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Mash

Since this blog is seeing so many visitors from both sides of the aisle, I wanted to switch the focus to a constructive debate on the pressing issues of the day. Please feel free to use this post or any … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 70 Comments

Why Is This Man Smiling?

Posted on April 17, 2006 by Mash

On December 20, 1983 President Reagan’s special envoy, Donald Rumsfeld, met with Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to foster closer ties between the two nations. On the agenda was how best to counter Iran and how to find alternate routes for … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq | 18 Comments

Fact-Checking Newsweek

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Mash

In the latest article entitled "Anatomy of a Revolt" from Newsweek, Evan Thomas and John Barry attribute a quote incorrectly to General Zinni: The old generals can be quite biting about Rumsfeld; retired Marine Gen. Anthony Zinni wrote an op-ed … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Media, Politics | 1 Comment

The Tip Of The Spear

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Mash

Ambassador Richard Holbrooke writes today in The Washington Post that the six retired generals who have publicly called for the resignation of Donald Rumsfeld are likely speaking for their colleagues who are still in the military: First, it is clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Politics | 4 Comments

Mash Humbled By Jane Hamsher

Posted on April 15, 2006 by Mash

I just received this comment from Jane Hamsher regarding my comment on her article: jane hamsher Says: April 15th, 2006 at 11:32 pm e I didn’t do that. I saw the comment and thought it was funny. We have comment … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Media, Personal, Politics, Society | 2 Comments