Author Archives: Mash

Coalition Of The Willing

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Mash

  "We thank the 36 nations who have troops on the ground in Iraq and the many others who are helping that young democracy." – George W. Bush, September 14, 2007   Click the image to enlarge.

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 6 Comments

The Plundering Of Pakistan

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Mash

On August 17, 1988 an American built C-130 Hercules transport plane nosedived into the Pakistani desert and exploded into flames. Before it plunged into the ground witnesses on the ground noticed the plane lurching violently in midair. The plane was … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy | 2 Comments

I Will Not Be Silenced

Posted on September 8, 2007 by Mash

[Cross posted at E-Bangladesh and Daily Kos] "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." – Thomas Jefferson Earlier this week CSB, the only private 24-hour news channel … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights, Media | 20 Comments

Breaking: Bangladesh Army Doubles Down

Posted on September 2, 2007 by Mash

Khaleda Zia, the immediate past prime minister of Bangladesh, is about to be arrested. News reports suggest that a large contingent of police have showed up at her house and are preparing to take her away. Mrs. Zia has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 7 Comments

Fear And Retribution In Bangladesh

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Mash

[Click image above to enlarge] [Cross posted at E-Bangladesh] During last week’s mass protests in Bangladesh a demonstrator, possibly a student, lunged toward a Bangladesh army man with his feet raised in anger. The army man was running in fear … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights, Torture | 11 Comments