Author Archives: Mash

Dictators Are People Too

Posted on April 25, 2006 by Mash

Via the 3rd world view comes the touching tale of a dictator and genocide lost. The strongman of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has a softer side. Though known for his tough exterior he has a decidedly chewy interior. On December 16, … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 1 Comment

On A Mission From God

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Mash

"I base a lot of my foreign policy decisions on some things that I think are true. One, I believe there’s an Almighty. And, secondly, I believe one of the great gifts of the Almighty is the desire in everybody’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Politics | 1 Comment

Osama Bin Laden’s Long War

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Mash

From his secure undisclosed location somewhere within the borders of Pakistan or Afghanistan Osama bin Laden again outlines to the world his vision of the Apocalypse through the magic of audiotape. He calls for a ‘Long War’ against the Western … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Foreign Policy, Islam | 30 Comments

Meet The New Boss…Same As The Old Boss

Posted on April 22, 2006 by Mash

Iraqi Shiites have chosen a new candidate to replace embattled Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari. The new face of Iraq will now be the Islamist hardliner Jawad al-Maliki. The world has breathed a collective sigh of relief at this news. The impasse … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 7 Comments

Charles Krauthammer Hearts George Michael

Posted on April 21, 2006 by Mash

I find it surprising that Charles Krauthammer’s music library includes Wham! However, I do not find it surprising that Krauthammer’s latest column in The Washington Post would add to the orchestrated defense of Donald Rumsfeld and Mr. Bush’s Iraq policy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 59 Comments