Monthly Archives: January 2007

The Lion In Winter

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Mash

    When we were being silenced, he lent us his voice. When we found freedom, he came to us. A generation later I want to say thank you. Today Senator Edward Kennedy took a courageous stand against the excesses … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Liberation War, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq | 5 Comments

Somalia: Of Warlords And Thugs

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Mash

There is news out of Somalia today that the United States has attacked suspected al Qaeda operatives. It remains to be seen whether we have indeed killed those responsible for the 1998 embassy bombing or not. I have my doubts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, International, Terrorism | 4 Comments

Prelude To A Massacre

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Mash

    As President Bush puts the "final touches" on his "new" Iraq policy this weekend, Washington waits with bated breath for the fight to come. Having called up his Surgin’ General, David Petraeus, Mr. Bush is ready to embark … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 2 Comments

George W Bush’s Flawed Sense Of Justice

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Mash

Saddam Hussein, who only a week ago was seen as a murderous tyrant, is today seen as somewhat of a martyr in the Arab world. That transformation from murderer to martyr is emblematic of all that is wrong with George … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq | 3 Comments

Moqtada al-Sadr at Saddam’s Hanging?

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Mash

Nir Rosen at IraqSlogger is reporting on rumors that Moqtada al-Sadr was present at Saddam Hussein’s hanging. In fact, he might have been one of the hangmen. Apparently, that is the reason they were chanting "Moqtada! Moqtada! Moqtada!". The pro-Baathist … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Iraq | 11 Comments