Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Farce In Bangladesh

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Mash

  I have written a lot recently about the human rights abuses and the lack of due process in Bangladesh under the current military regime. I have thrown numbers out such as 150,000 people behind bars without due process. However, … Continue reading →

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Chris Matthews On Iraq Policy

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Mash

[Via Talking Points Memo] This one is worth the price of admission.

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Follow His Lead

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Mash

John Aravosis on CNN tonight was a must-see.  

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Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina Returns Home

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Mash

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to Bangladesh today to cheering crowds after, under intense international and domestic pressure, the military reversed course in their attempt to exile her by banning her from the country. The Associated Press reports: Former Prime Minister … Continue reading →

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The American Failure In Iraq

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mash

    The conversation in Washington is about the consequences of withdrawal. The Surgin’ General, David Petraeus, warns that an early withdrawal would lead to an "increase in sectarian violence". Small businessman and House Minority Leader John Boehner pleads for … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Politics, Terrorism | 4 Comments