Author Archives: Mash

Wally Schirra (1923-2007)

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Mash

    The world lost another of the Mercury Seven today. Walter M. Schirra, Jr. died of a heart attack today at the age of 84. We live in a world where men have walked on the moon. Space flight has … Continue reading →

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National Dress-Up Day: 4 Years Of Living Dangerously

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Mash

George W. Bush aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003: Major combat operations in Iraq have ended. In the battle of Iraq, the United States and our allies have prevailed. (Applause.) … This nation thanks all the members … Continue reading →

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Angels From The Sea: The Soft Power of The United States

Posted on April 29, 2007 by Mash

Today the Washington Post reports on another example of the Bush administration’s disastrous response to Hurricane Katrina. While Katrina victims suffered the Bush administration failed to make use of the massive outpouring of aid from foreign countries: As the winds and … Continue reading →

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George Tenet Slams The President

Posted on April 26, 2007 by Mash

George Tenet is pissed. His reputation has been soiled. The Medal of Freedom is weighing on him. Tenet complains to CBS: A former U.S. spy chief accused President Bush’s administration of ruining his reputation by misusing a "slam dunk" comment … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Military Government Losing Ground In Bangladesh

Posted on April 25, 2007 by Mash

[Via Drishtipat] The military government in Bangladesh has given up trying to exile two former prime ministers due to pressure from within the country and from the international community. There is breaking news from bdnews24.com and the Daily Star from Bangladesh: … Continue reading →

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