Monthly Archives: May 2006

Karl Rove Gets His Headline

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Mash

The United States Senate voted 78-15 to confirm General Michael Hayden as the new CIA Director. 25 Democrats joined 52 Republicans and 1 Independent in voting to confirm General Hayden. In doing so, the Democrats gave Karl Rove and the Bush … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Politics | 8 Comments

Bloodlust In Pakistan

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Mash

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has stayed the execution of Mirza Tahir Hussain originally scheduled for June 1st for one month. However, the Pakistani newspaper Dawn reports that Hussain’s brother fears for Hussain’s safety and has asked the jail to protect … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights | 3 Comments

Defeat In Iraq

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Mash

May 25th, 2006 will be remembered as the day America acknowledged defeat in Iraq. In a press conference at the White House President Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair signaled a humiliating end of the American and British intervention in Iraq … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 5 Comments

Bypassing The Hayden Maginot Line

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Mash

When President Bush nominated General Michael Hayden for the position of Director of Central Intelligence he threw down a gauntlet to the Democrats. He dared the Democrats to do battle on this nomination. He dared the Democrats to vote against … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Politics | 11 Comments

Wrestlemania!

Posted on May 24, 2006 by Mash

House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s newfound love of the Constitution and the Separation of Powers makes a little bit more sense today. Hastert was incensed yesterday when the FBI raided the offices of Representative William Jefferson. He appears to be even … Continue reading →

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