Author Archives: Mash

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

The Demons of 1971

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Mash

Rediff.com, India’s largest web portal, has created a portal site on the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the end of the war. The site offers a primarily Indian perspective on the 1971 war. There are … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Bangladesh Liberation War, Human Rights, Published Articles | 6 Comments

Our New Senator

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Mash

Jim Webb was sworn in today as United States Senator from Virginia.

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