Author Archives: Mash

The Absurdity Of The Immigration Debate

Posted on April 29, 2006 by Mash

Now the "Star Spangled Banner" has been translated into Spanish. The producer of the translation, Adam Kidron, argues that now the anthem appeals to a larger immigrant audience: “The intention of recording ’Nuestro Himno’ (’Our Anthem’ ) has never been to discourage … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Immigration, Politics, Society | 22 Comments

The Thuggery Of Pervez Musharraf

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Mash

General Pervez Musharraf, the dictator of Pakistan, sat down recently with The Guardian of Britain for an interview to proclaim that he is not a dictator. Musharraf insisted that he is a believer in democracy and his mission is to bring democracy … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 31 Comments

Kirkuk, Oil And The Dance Of Death

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Mash

The center of gravity in the civil war in Iraq is not Baghdad – it is Kirkuk. Kirkuk is the prize that the Sunnis lost, the Kurds want, and the Shia will not give. The Kirkuk oil field has about … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 7 Comments

Iraq’s WMD Mystery Solved!

Posted on April 26, 2006 by Mash

The tireless Daniel Pipes has solved the mystery of Saddam Hussein’s Weapons of Mass Destruction. Mr. Pipes argues that the reason we failed to find Iraq’s WMD is that they were moved just before the war. The answer was so … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 13 Comments

Welcome To The Machine

Posted on April 25, 2006 by Mash

Fox News has been often accused of being a mouthpiece for the Bush Administration. They have always denied the charge and asserted that they are "fair and balanced". Tonight Fox News decided not to fight the truth anymore and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 2 Comments