Author Archives: Mash

A Grown-up At The Helm

Posted on February 10, 2009 by Mash

President Barack Obama held his first press conference tonight. The press conference mostly focused on the economy and the proposed stimulus package. After eight years of bumbling buffoonery at the White House it was a shock and a relief to … Continue reading →

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Amateur Hour

Posted on February 4, 2009 by Mash

If the President of the United States calls you and congratulates you on being offered an ambassadorship, it is reasonable for you to start packing your bags for a long trip overseas. Or so you would think. Unless you are … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

President Obama On Al Arabiya Television

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Mash

[The two videos above are of poor quality, but they are the only ones I could find of the interview. I will update when there is a better version on YouTube.] President Barack Obama gave his first formal television interview … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Islam, Israel-Palestine, Middle East Conflict | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Bush’s Exit

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Mash

My friend AG forwarded me two pictures I wish I had taken yesterday. As I was leaving the Mall yesterday afternoon Marine One passed overhead then banked left over the Potomac and headed east. At the time I thought it … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Politics | 2 Comments

President Barack Obama

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Mash

Today was a beautiful day in Washington, DC. To be sure, it was bone chillingly cold, but it did not matter. My day began at 5:15am. I made sure to put on multiple layers of clothing underneath my heavy jacket … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Personal, Politics | 13 Comments