Author Archives: Mash

In Memoriam: Peter Norman

Posted on October 7, 2006 by Mash

I miss watching the Olympic Games. I lost interest in them sometime in the 1980s after Peter Ueberroth turned the games into a corporate feeding trough. Soon after the Olympics became more about professional athletes and their egos and less … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Society | 6 Comments

Toast

Posted on October 3, 2006 by Mash

Consider this an Open Thread for now. I plan to have a substantial post on this topic tomorrow. Do you think Dennis Hastert will resign before or after the elections? My gut says that there is no chance he weathers this … Continue reading →

Posted in General, Politics | 13 Comments

George W Bush’s War

Posted on October 2, 2006 by Mash

  Bob Woodward is wrong. Colin Powell is wrong. The National Intelligence Estimate is wrong. Brent Scowcroft is wrong. The retired generals are wrong. Richard Clarke is wrong. The International Atomic Energy Agency is wrong. The United Nations is wrong. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 17 Comments

Macaca Mania!!! – Part Deux

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Mash

It is time to send George Allen back to the dude ranch. It is time to send Jim Webb to the Senate. I have started an ActBlue fundraising page to support Jim Webb and a few other candidates who need … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 14 Comments

The End Of An Era

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Mash

      "Of one thing we may be sure. The future will never have to ask, with misgiving, what could the Nazis have said in their favor. History will know that whatever could be said, they were allowed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Politics, Society, Terrorism, Torture | 27 Comments