Author Archives: Mash

National Dress-Up Day

Posted on May 1, 2006 by Mash

Today is National Dress-Up Day. On May 1st, 2003, President George Walker Bush declared victory in Iraq. As Atrios points out, the television pundits hailed it as a triumph of machoness over wimpyness. Everyone rejoiced. There was merriment all around. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Politics | 5 Comments

Credibility Gap

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Mash

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was laying down the law today on how to deal with Iran. She said that Iran was "playing games". She said that "[t]hey’ve had plenty of time to cooperate."  Then she said something that took … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iran, Iraq, Politics | 4 Comments

When Fruits Eat Vegetables

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Mash

My favorite right-winger is on a mission. Since I find myself at times strangely attracted to her, I thought I would take the opportunity to spread the word on her behalf. Debbie Schlussel is upset that immigrants are planning a … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration, Politics | 12 Comments

Muchos Huevos Grandes

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Mash

This pair is officially retired.

Posted in Humor, Media, Politics | 12 Comments

Bush Versus Truthiness

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Mash

Stephen Colbert just finished speaking truthiness to power at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner. Standing at the podium only a few feet from President Bush, Colbert launched an all out assault on the policies of this Administration. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Media, Politics | 21 Comments