Category Archives: Human Rights

Former Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina Returns Home

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Mash

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to Bangladesh today to cheering crowds after, under intense international and domestic pressure, the military reversed course in their attempt to exile her by banning her from the country. The Associated Press reports: Former Prime Minister … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 2 Comments

The American Failure In Iraq

Posted on May 6, 2007 by Mash

    The conversation in Washington is about the consequences of withdrawal. The Surgin’ General, David Petraeus, warns that an early withdrawal would lead to an "increase in sectarian violence". Small businessman and House Minority Leader John Boehner pleads for … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Politics, Terrorism | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq, Personal | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Bangladesh, Human Rights | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Iraq | 3 Comments