Category Archives: Constitution

Rachel Paulose Takes The Back Door To “Success”

Posted on April 8, 2007 by Mash

So the first South Asian to hold the post of United States Attorney is a 34 year old woman with a taste for the extravagant. She is also "dictatorial" and "ideologically driven". Her subordinates are demoting themselves in protest. Meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Politics | 4 Comments

Proud To Be A Muslim

Posted on January 20, 2007 by Mash

The latest wingnut hit job on Barack Obama is a two-pronged attack. First, it tries to paint Senator Obama as a Muslim (i.e., "terrorist" ) who cannot be trusted. Second, and more subtly, by forcing the Senator and most thinking people to … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Human Rights, Islam, Personal, Politics | 9 Comments

Justice Stevens Schools John Yoo

Posted on June 30, 2006 by Mash

    "Even assuming that Hamden is a dangerous individual who would cause great harm or death to innocent civilians given the opportunity, the Executive nevertheless must comply with the prevailing rule of law in undertaking to try him and … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Human Rights, Politics, Terrorism, Torture | 2 Comments

Karl Rove Gets His Headline

Posted on May 26, 2006 by Mash

The United States Senate voted 78-15 to confirm General Michael Hayden as the new CIA Director. 25 Democrats joined 52 Republicans and 1 Independent in voting to confirm General Hayden. In doing so, the Democrats gave Karl Rove and the Bush … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Politics | 8 Comments

Bypassing The Hayden Maginot Line

Posted on May 25, 2006 by Mash

When President Bush nominated General Michael Hayden for the position of Director of Central Intelligence he threw down a gauntlet to the Democrats. He dared the Democrats to do battle on this nomination. He dared the Democrats to vote against … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution, Politics | 11 Comments